PCB Design Engineer - 12 Months - Inside IR35

microTECH Global Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking an experienced PCB Design Engineer for a 12-month contract in Bristol. The role includes responsibilities such as managing PCB libraries, liaising with teams on components, and ensuring design quality. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and expertise in design methodologies. This position allows for a hybrid working model, balancing remote and on-site work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PCB design.
• Strong understanding of EMC-aware layout.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage schematic and footprint libraries.
• Liaise with procurement and manufacturing teams.
• Generate and version control Bills of Materials (BOMs).

Skills

Schematic and layout component part library creation

DFM, DFA, DFT expertise

Proficiency with Mentor or Cadence design flows

Knowledge of HDI stack-ups

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Arena

Mentor

Cadence

Job description

Job Specification: PCB Design Engineer

Contract: Inside IR35, 12-month contract
Location: Bristol (Hybrid)

Responsibilities

The PCB Design Engineer will be responsible for the development of mass-production, test, and development PCBs. Key duties include:

• Creation and management of schematic and footprint libraries
• Generation and version control of Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Liaison with procurement and manufacturing operations teams regarding new, end-of-life, and obsolete components
• Creation of PCB manufacturing and assembly data packs
• PCB supplier liaison and management
• PCB layout for development and production designs

Experience & Requirements

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years’ experience in PCB design and the following skills:

Technical Skills

• Schematic and layout component part library creation and management
• Creation of footprints suitable for multi-sourced components
• Development of in-house design constraints compatible with multiple assembly house rules
• Expertise in DFM, DFA, and DFT
• BOM creation and version control; PLM experience (e.g., Arena) is advantageous
• Export of PCB design data for signal integrity, thermal, and mechanical analysis
• Generation and management of manufacturing data packs for PCB and assembly subcontractors
• Proficiency with Mentor or Cadence design flows (schematic capture, design constraints, PCB layout)
• Knowledge of HDI stack-ups, via structures, and controlled-impedance routing
• Strong understanding of EMC-aware layout and mitigation of crosstalk and interference

Soft Skills & Working Style

• Experience working in a small team or startup environment, with involvement across the full product lifecycle—from concept to supporting manufacture and customers
• Rigorous approach ensuring first-time-right design quality
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills