PCB Layout Engineer

Matchtech; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in STEM is seeking an experienced ECAD Engineer for a remote contract position. Candidates must have expertise in Altium 365, with a solid understanding of power electronics. This role involves creating schematic drawings and managing electronic components using cloud A365. Join a forward-thinking team in the automotive industry for an exciting new challenge.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Altium Designer with significant practical experience.
• Ownership of an active Altium license with A365 access.
• Proficiency in cloud-based part management on A365.

Responsibilities

• Utilising Altium Designer to create schematic drawings from PDF-format.
• Adding parts to cloud A365 and ensuring organised component libraries.
• Routing power electronics up to 3 kW, handling 400V DC / 230V AC systems.

Skills

ECAD

Altium 365

Power Electronics

Tools

Altium Designer

Jira

Job description

A Contract position Outside IR35 for an experienced ECAD Engineer for a contract role. Contractor must be expert user of Altium 365 and ideally hold own licence. Solid understanding of Power Electronics.

Key skills required for this role

ECAD, Altium 365, Power Electronics

Important

ECAD, Altium 365, Power Electronics

Outside IR35
Remote Contract - Must be UK based

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilising Altium Designer to create schematic drawings from PDF-format schematics.
• Adding parts to cloud A365, ensuring efficient and organised component libraries.
• Routing power electronics up to 3 kW, handling 400V DC / 230V AC systems.
• Designing and routing power electronics drive circuits, including gate drivers.
• Implementing galvanic isolation on PCBs.
• Working on microcontroller boards up to six layers with signals reaching 100 MHz.
• Routing small power switching power supplies.
• Applying basic EMC layout routing and component placement techniques.
• Managing tasks using the Jira platform.

Job Requirements:

• Expertise in Altium Designer with significant practical experience.
• Ownership of an active Altium license with A365 access.
• Proficiency in cloud-based part management on A365.
• Experience in creating schematic drawings from various formats.
• Solid understanding of power electronics and related routing techniques.
• Experience with microcontroller board designs and high-frequency signals.
• Knowledge of basic EMC principles and effective layout practices.
• Ability to efficiently handle tasks using the Jira platform.

If you possess the required skills and are looking for a new challenge in the automotive industry, this contract role offers an exciting opportunity. Apply now to join our client's forward-thinking team.

Matchtech is a STEM Recruitment Specialist, with over 40 years’ experience