Freelance PCB Designer

Griffinmark Robotics; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance engagement

Job summary

Griffinmark Robotics Pvt. Ltd. invites applications for a Freelance PCB Designer with 1-2 years of hands-on experience to support design and development of PCBs for automation and embedded electronics.

You will design schematics and layouts, prepare Gerber files and fabrication drawings, and coordinate with Electronics, Embedded, Mechanical, and Robotics teams. Knowledge of Altium, KiCad or Eagle, and familiarity with UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, RS485 or USB is expected.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of PCB design experience.
• Diploma / BE / BTech in Electronics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PCB schematics and layouts based on project requirements.
• Convert schematics into production-ready PCB layouts.
• Perform component placement, routing, and power/ground plane design.
• Design single-layer, double-layer, and multi-layer PCBs as required.
• Work with microcontrollers, sensors, motor drivers, interfaces, and power circuits.
• Prepare Gerber files, BOM, Pick & Place files, drill files, and fabrication drawings.
• Select suitable components based on requirements, availability, and cost.
• Review PCB designs for manufacturability and assembly requirements.
• Support PCB prototyping, testing, debugging, and design modifications.
• Troubleshoot design issues and implement revisions.
• Coordinate with Electronics, Embedded, Mechanical, and Robotics teams.
• Maintain documentation and version control of PCB design files.

Skills

PCB Design

Schematic capture

Analog electronics

Digital electronics

Microcontrollers

UART

I2C

SPI

CAN

RS485

USB

Education

Diploma in Electronics

BE/BTech Electronics

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

Eagle

Job description

Griffinmark Robotics Pvt. Ltd. is looking for a Freelance PCB Designer with 1-2 years of relevant experience to support the design and development of PCBs for automation and embedded electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PCB schematics and layouts based on project requirements.
• Convert electronic schematics into production-ready PCB layouts.
• Perform component placement, routing, and power/ground plane design.
• Design single-layer, double-layer, and multi-layer PCBs as required.
• Work with microcontrollers, sensors, motor drivers, communication interfaces, and power circuits.
• Prepare Gerber files, BOM, Pick & Place files, drill files, and fabrication drawings.
• Select suitable electronic components based on technical requirements, availability, and cost.
• Review PCB designs for manufacturability and assembly requirements.
• Support PCB prototyping, testing, debugging, and design modifications.
• Troubleshoot PCB design-related issues and implement required revisions.
• Coordinate with Electronics, Embedded, Mechanical, and Robotics teams.
• Maintain proper documentation and version control of PCB design files.

Required Skills

• 1-2 years of hands-on experience in PCB Design.
• Proficiency in Altium Designer, KiCad, Eagle, or equivalent PCB design software.
• Good understanding of schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Knowledge of analog and digital electronics.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers, sensors, connectors, and power circuits.
• Basic understanding of communication protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, RS485, or USB.
• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics and component datasheets.
• Basic knowledge of PCB manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in embedded systems, or industrial electronics.
• Experience in power management
• Experience designing PCBs for motor control, sensors, or embedded applications.
• Experience coordinating with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors.

Qualifications

Education: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, or a related field.

Experience: 1-2 years of relevant PCB design experience.

Freelance Engagement

• Project-based / freelance engagement.
• Flexible working arrangement.
• Payment based on project scope, complexity, and mutually agreed terms.
• Opportunity for continued freelance projects based on performance and project requirements.

Skills: embedded,electronics,pcb design