Senior PCB Layout Engineer (Contract)

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Consultant PCB Layout Engineer for a pioneering electronics and embedded systems client. You will design, lay out, and optimize PCBs for advanced projects, collaborating with hardware and software teams to ensure manufacturability.

The role emphasizes high-speed multi-layer layouts, signal integrity, and adherence to industry standards, with opportunities to influence prototype and production, supported by modern PCB tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in PCB layout design for high-speed, multi-layer boards.
• Ability to read schematics and interpret PCB manufacturing data.
• Experience working with cross-disciplinary hardware/software teams.

Responsibilities

• Layout complex printed circuit boards (PCBs) to meet project specifications and industry standards.
• Collaborate with design engineers to prototype and refine PCB layouts.
• Ensure electrical integrity and optimise signal integrity across PCB designs.
• Analyse and troubleshoot layout issues, providing innovative solutions.
• Maintain documentation of PCB designs, including component placement and routing.
• Review and validate physical and electrical design requirements.
• Work with manufacturing teams to facilitate smooth production processes.
• Stay updated with the latest PCB design software and industry best practices.

Skills

PCB layout

High-speed design

Signal integrity

Altium Designer

OrCAD

Allegro

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

Allegro

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Consultant PCB Layout Engineer for a pioneering electronics and embedded systems client. You will design, lay out, and optimize PCBs for advanced projects, collaborating with hardware and software teams to ensure manufacturability.

The role emphasizes high-speed multi-layer layouts, signal integrity, and adherence to industry standards, with opportunities to influence prototype and production, supported by modern PCB tools.