Senior PCB Design Engineer

Matchtech; Colne; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Senior PCB Design Engineer to create manufacturable PCB designs. You'll engage in supplier management and lead design reviews while reporting to the Director of Hardware. The ideal candidate will have extensive PCB design experience, be proficient in Altium, and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative and friendly workplace, with hybrid working options available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Clear routes for progression

Support for training and development

Friendly culture

Hybrid working

Excellent transport links

Qualifications

• 5+ years in hardware/product development.
• Expert in PCB design with a focus on manufacturability.
• Ability to influence suppliers and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Convert schematics into manufacturable PCB designs.
• Manage schematic/footprint libraries and generate manufacturing data.
• Maintain supplier relationships across PCB CAD, fabrication, and assembly.

Skills

PCB design projects

RF/microwave/mm-wave experience

Altium

Siemens PADS

Knowledge of SMT

DFA/DFM

IPC standards

EMI/EMC best practice

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Siemens PADS

Job description

Senior PCB Design Engineer

Location: South of Cambridge | Hybrid: 3 days onsite

Join a team where exceptional engineering meets real‑world impact. We design cutting‑edge products across RF, digital, power and analogue domains for commercial, industrial and defence customers. We’re known for high‑quality engineering, honest collaboration and technology that drives safer, more sustainable outcomes.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a proactive Senior PCB Design Engineer to turn world‑class electronic designs into manufacturable reality. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineers, you’ll take full ownership of PCB layout, manufacturability, supplier engagement and release to manufacture. This role goes beyond layout—you’ll help shape and advance PCB capability, reporting directly to the Director of Hardware.

What You’ll Do

• Convert schematics into robust, manufacturable PCB designs
• Manage schematic/footprint libraries and generate manufacturing data packs
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships across PCB CAD, fabrication and assembly
• Negotiate stack‑ups, costs and lead times with manufacturers
• Own technical delivery of PCB design & manufacture, tracking progress for PMs
• Lead internal and external design reviews, ensuring designs meet ISO9001, quality and schedule requirements

What You Bring

• A strong track record of PCB design projects; RF/microwave/mm‑wave experience highly desirable
• Expert user of Altium; familiarity with Siemens PADS a bonus
• Solid knowledge of SMT, DFA/DFM, IPC standards and EMI/EMC best practice
• Experience working closely with electronics and mechanical teams
• Confident communicator able to engage suppliers and influence outcomes
• HNC/HND or degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, plus 5+ years in hardware/product development

Offering

• Competitive salary + package aligned to your experience
• Clear routes for technical, commercial or managerial progression
• Strong support for training and professional development
• Friendly, collaborative culture with regular social events
• Hybrid working and excellent transport links to Cambridge