Senior PCB Layout Engineer

Octagon Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative electronics company is seeking a Senior PCB Layout Engineer to join their growing team in Hayes, Middlesex. The role involves capturing schematics, delivering high-quality PCB layouts using Altium, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on complex electronic systems. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in PCB layout, a strong understanding of design for EMC, and a BSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects in advanced technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in PCB layout and schematic capture.
• Strong knowledge of ALTIUM, including library and layout management.
• Experienced with flex-rigid and mixed analogue/digital designs.

Responsibilities

• Capturing schematics and delivering high-quality PCB layouts.
• Managing and validating the PCB component library.
• Collaborating with teams to support new product development.

Skills

PCB layout

Altium

Design for EMC

Schematic capture

High-voltage clearance

DFM

Education

BSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

ALTIUM Designer

Job description

Senior PCB Layout Engineer (Hayes, Middlesex)

I'm currently working with an exciting and innovative client in the electronics and advanced technology space who is looking to bring a Senior PCB Layout Engineer into their growing engineering team who are based in Hayes, Middlesex.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-impact projects where your expertise in PCB layout, Altium, and design for EMC will be key in shaping complex electronic systems used in demanding environments. You'll work closely with highly skilled engineers across disciplines to take designs from concept to production, ensuring performance, compliance, and manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Capturing schematics and delivering high-quality PCB layouts using ALTIUM Designer
• Managing and validating the PCB component library
• Collaborating with electrical, mechanical, and production teams to support new product development
• Ensuring compliance with IPC standards, high-voltage clearance rules, and EMC design best practices
• Supporting internal and customer-facing design reviews
• Contributing to DFM and test planning from early design stages
• Managing documentation, BOMs, and change control processes

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years' experience in PCB layout and schematic capture
• Strong knowledge of ALTIUM, including library and layout management
• Experience with flex‑rigid, metal‑backed PCBs, and mixed analogue/digital board designs
• Comfortable designing for controlled impedance, high‑speed signals, and switch‑mode power supplies
• Ability to interpret and work from electronic schematics and mechanical drawings
• Familiarity with creepage/clearance, EMC design practices, and IPC standards

Preferred Background

• BSc or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Experience working within high‑reliability or safety‑critical environments
• Familiarity with configuration management and product documentation tools

If you're looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a highly respected team working on real-world engineering solutions, this is a fantastic role to explore.

To apply, send us a copy of your CV.