Pcb Design Engineer – Part Time – Maidenhead

Catering; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Generous holiday allowance

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Flexible working arrangements

Additional flexible benefits package

Part time or full time hours to suit

Job summary

Catering in Maidenhead is seeking a PCB design engineer to work on high-integrity, multi-layer PCBs across R&D to production, collaborating with hardware, mechanical and production teams.

You will design complex, high-density circuits and ensure EMC, SI, and security (TEMPEST) compliance, while engaging suppliers on DFM/DFT and helping upskill hardware engineers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PCB design and layout of complex, high-density circuits.
• Strong knowledge of multi-layer routing, IPC standards, and design constraints.
• Experience using industry-standard PCB design tools (Altium, PADS or similar).
• Understanding of DFM/DFT principles and supplier engagement.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout complex multi-layer PCBs (420 layers) including rigid, flex, and rigid-flex designs.
• Support development of analogue, RF, digital, high-speed and power circuits.
• Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, and production teams to ensure design integration and manufacturability.
• Engage with suppliers to ensure compliance with DFM, DFT, and fabrication standards.
• Help support the upskill of hardware engineers.

Skills

PCB design

High-density layouts

Multi-layer routing

IPC standards

DFM/DFT awareness

Education

Engineering or Physics degree

Tools

Altium

PADS

Job description

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-integrity, multi-layer PCB designs across a diverse portfolio of cutting-edge projects, ranging from early-stage R&D through to full-scale production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and layout complex multi-layer PCBs (420 layers) including rigid, flex, and rigid-flex designs
• Support development of analogue, RF, digital, high-speed and power circuits
• Ensure designs meet EMC, signal integrity, and security (e.g. TEMPEST) requirements
• Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, and production teams to ensure design integration and manufacturability
• Engage with suppliers to ensure compliance with DFM, DFT, and fabrication standards
• Help support the upskill of hardware engineers

Experience & Skills Required

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in PCB design and layout of complex, high-density circuits
• Strong knowledge of multi-layer routing, IPC standards, and design constraints
• Experience using industry-standard PCB design tools (e.g. Altium, PADS or similar)
• Understanding of DFM/DFT principles and supplier engagement
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to tight deadlines

Desirable Experience

• Signal integrity or power distribution analysis
• Experience with RF or high-speed digital design
• Familiarity with Gerber/ODB++ data
• Exposure to configuration management tools (e.g. Windchill)
• Schematic capture capability

Security & Eligibility

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC/DV). This typically requires British citizenship and UK residency history.

Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Generous holiday allowance + option to purchase more
• Pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Flexible working arrangements (including early Friday finish)
• Additional flexible benefits package
• Part time or full time hours to suit you

Salary: £35000 – £75000/annum

Job Type: Permanent, Part Time

Location: Maidenhead, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead