PCB Design Engineer: Emulation & Python Testing

Software Placements; Limerick; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placements is seeking a Contract PCB Design Engineer to work for a leading Multinational Semiconductor Company. The role requires transforming electrical schematics into multi-layered physical boards while focusing on emulation and Python programming.

Your responsibilities will include PCB design, test automation through Python, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware components. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment in either Limerick or Cork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience with enterprise PCB design tools.
• Strong proficiency in Python for hardware test scripting.
• Familiarity with hardware emulation systems like Siemens Veloce.
• Hands-on experience with board bring-up and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Perform schematic capture and multi-layer HDI routing using CAD tools.
• Build and configure hardware emulation environments for testing.
• Write Python scripts to automate design validation and data collection.
• Ensure designs meet Signal and Power Integrity standards.

Skills

PCB Design & Layout

Programming in Python

Emulation & Prototyping

Signal/Power Integrity

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Altium Designer

Python

Job description

Software Placements is seeking a Contract PCB Design Engineer to work for a leading Multinational Semiconductor Company. The role requires transforming electrical schematics into multi-layered physical boards while focusing on emulation and Python programming.

Your responsibilities will include PCB design, test automation through Python, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware components. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment in either Limerick or Cork.