PCB Engineering Manager

Arm Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package including visa

Job summary

Arm Limited in Cambridge, UK, is seeking a dedicated PCB Engineering Manager to lead a global team of PCB layout engineers. You will drive flawless execution, establish consistent processes, and deliver high-quality layouts across projects.

Responsibilities include planning activities, mentoring engineers, coordinating with silicon, hardware, and manufacturing teams, and advancing automation and EDA tooling to improve efficiency and build quality.

Qualifications

• Experience directing or supervising PCB layout engineers.
• Ability to plan PCB layout work and manage project schedules.
• Strong understanding of PCB build flows, layout reviews, and DFT/DFM.
• Experience collaborating with hardware, silicon, SI/PI, mechanical and manufacturing teams.
• Effective people management and development planning.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a PCB layout team from engineers across projects.
• Plan PCB layout activities, estimate effort, and support project schedules.
• Improve consistency and efficiency in layout planning and build reviews, including via automation and EDA tooling.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for PCB layout planning and delivery status.

Skills

PCB layout leadership

Project planning

DFT/DFM knowledge

Vendor management

People management

Multi-project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Automation in layout

Tools

EDA tooling

PCB design tools

Job description

Arm is seeking a dedicated PCB Engineering Manager to join our ambitious team in Cambridge, UK. This outstanding opportunity involves leading a skilled group of PCB layout engineers across the globe, encouraging a collaborative environment that promotes flawless execution and continuous improvement. You will be instrumental in crafting a cohesive team, ensuring consistent processes, and successfully implementing high-quality PCB layouts.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead a PCB layout team from engineers across various projects.
• Plan PCB layout activities, estimate effort, and support project schedules.
• Improve consistency and efficiency in layout planning and build reviews, including through the use of automation and EDA tooling.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for PCB layout planning and delivery status.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience directing or supervising PCB layout engineers or comparable technical groups.
• Expertise in planning & managing PCB layout work and supporting project schedules.
• Strong understanding of PCB build flows, layout reviews, and manufacturing handover (DFT/DFM etc).
• Experience working with hardware, silicon, signal integrity, power integrity, mechanical, manufacturing teams.
• Effective people management skills, including mentoring and development planning.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Confident managing vendors/suppliers relationships to support the team.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with silicon development boards, validation platforms, or production hardware.
• Knowledge of high-speed digital PCB build, such as DDRx/LPDDRx, PCIe interfaces.
• Familiarity with signal integrity, power integrity, or complex board build constraints.
• Experience improving PCB build methods and introducing automation.

Reasonable Accommodations

We are committed to crafting an inclusive working environment. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or to perform the role, we will work with you to understand and support your needs.

In Return:

Our10x mindsetguides how we engineer, collaborate, and grow. Understand what it means and how to reflect 10x in your work: https://careers.arm.com/en/10x-mindset

Additional Information

Please note that a relocation package (including visa sponsorship support) is available for this role, for candidates who require it.
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Our 10x Mindset

At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm: https://careers.arm.com/10x-mindset

Use of AI in Your Application

At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry. However, your application and interview responses must reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. As such, you may not use AI to complete assigned tasks as part of any assessments. If you plan to use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact [e-mail] so we can support you.

Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.