Senior PCB Layout Engineer

Pico Technology; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holidays

Holiday homes

PRP bonus

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Team parties

Job summary

Pico Technology is seeking a Senior PCB Layout Engineer to drive in-house PCB layouts for New Product Development and support the hardware team across existing ranges. You will lead from schematic capture to fabrication, ensuring IPC standards, DFM, DFA and DFT compliance while delivering high-quality, reliable, cost-effective multi-layer designs using Cadence Allegro.

Reporting to the Head of Product Realisation, you’ll guide junior engineers, uphold Health and Safety and ISO procedures, and

Qualifications

• HND, HNC or higher in Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven multi-layer high-speed mixed-signal PCB design experience.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead PCB layout for complex, high-density boards using Cadence Allegro.
• Route sensitive analogue front-end circuits with strict isolation from digital noise.
• Ensure DFM/DFA/DFT requirements and collaborate with manufacturers.
• Develop robust footprints and 3D models; guide junior engineers.

Skills

Cadence Allegro

High-speed PCB design

RF / mixed-signal

Impedance control

DFM / DFA / DFT

Leadership

Education

HND/HNC in Electronic Eng

Tools

IPC standards

3D STEP models

Job description

Your Role:

As a Senior PCB Layout Engineer, you will focus on producing in house PCB layouts for New Product Development while supporting the hardware team with layout changes across existing product ranges. Reporting to the Head of Product Realisation, you will create high quality, cost effective and reliable multi-layer PCB designs, covering the process from schematic capture through to fabrication in line with IPC standards, DFM principles and ISO regulatory requirements. In this senior role, you will create, influence and steer the design process while taking a leading hand in defining the layout function. You will lead by example, collaborating closely with hardware engineers to produce the physical design of complex, high density and mixed signal printed circuit boards using Cadence Allegro.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading by example in PCB design, collaborating with hardware engineers to produce physical designs for complex, high density and mixed signal boards using Cadence Allegro.
• Routing highly sensitive analogue front-end circuits, such as amplifiers and ADCs, while maintaining strict isolation from noisy high speed digital buses including USB 3.0, Type C, DDR and FPGA interfaces.
• Applying advanced impedance control, length matching and differential pair routing techniques while optimising power delivery networks (PDN) for low noise performance critical to test equipment.
• Creating and maintaining robust footprint libraries and 3D STEP models in accordance with IPC standards.
• Ensuring all designs meet strict Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Test (DFT) requirements while collaborating with bare board fabricators and contract manufacturers to resolve technical queries.
• Implementing layout techniques to ensure oscilloscopes pass immunity testing based on your technical experience.
• Guiding and reviewing the work of junior engineers, establishing layout best practices and standard operating procedures for the hardware team.
• Ensuring Health and Safety guidelines as well as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 procedures are adhered to at all times.

What You’ll Need:

• An HND, HNC or higher qualification in Electronic Engineering (or ONC with equivalent practical experience) or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrable experience in multi-layer, high speed, mixed signal and RF PCB design for New Product Development.
• Strong familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 procedures and quality control workflows.
• Proven ability to participate in design reviews, estimate task timescales and provide technical support across departments.
• Excellent attention to detail, a focus on finishing projects to a high quality and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

What's in it for you?

At Pico Technology, we’re not just about creating world class test & measurement tools, we are about creating an inspiring workplace where every team member can thrive. If you’re looking to escape the ordinary and take on a varied, rewarding role, this is your chance to join a company where your skills will make a real impact.

• Enjoy flexible holidays
• a chance to relax at one of our three holiday homes
• be part of our annual Profit Related Pay (PRP) bonus!
• Embrace sustainability with our Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• come along to our vibrant Summer and Christmas parties to name just a few!

At Pico, every voice is heard and you will be valued as an essential part of our team. Join us on this exciting journey where appreciation and opportunity await you.

For any queries, reach out to Fee Jones ([e-mail])

We cannot wait to welcome you on board!