Hardware Design Engineer - PCB/ CAD

ESP Engineered; Vadodara; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Engineered in Vadodara, India is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer with 3+ years of experience in PCB and hardware design. The ideal candidate will manage high-speed signal routing, create component libraries, and perform DFM checks. Responsibilities include ensuring designs meet IPC standards and collaborating with multiple teams. A B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech in Electronics or an MSc is required. Strong communication skills and independent project management are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in PCB design and hardware design processes.
• Knowledge of IPC and MIL standards.
• Ability to manage high-speed signals and designs.

Responsibilities

• Design and adjust PCB layouts following industry standards.
• Create and manage component libraries.
• Perform DFM checks and signal integrity reviews.
• Collaborate with mechanical and assembly teams.

Skills

High-speed signal routing

PCB design standards

Library creation

IPC standards

Mixed-signal design

Quality checks for PCB

Good communication skills

Education

B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech in Electronics and Communication

MSc in Electronics

Job description

Job Description

Function: Hardware Design – PCB/CAD.

Experience: 3+ years. Qualification: B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech (EC, Electronics & Communication) OR MSc (EC/Electronics).

Responsibilities

Design and adjust PCB layouts following industry standards, create component libraries, manage high‑speed signal routing, perform DFM checks, and collaborate with mechanical, signal integrity, power integrity, thermal, and assembly teams.

Technical Skills Required

• Good understanding of datasheets, library creation for complex logical and footprints.
• IPC standards for footprint creation and layout process.
• Exposure to all relevant IPC standards & MIL standard design practices.
• PCB designing flow from library creation to Gerber release to FAB.
• High‑speed constraint setting and routing. Experience in high‑speed signal routing.
• Hands‑on experience in designing high‑speed, multilayer PCB designs.
• Hands‑on expertise on standard high‑speed digital, analog & mixed‑signal design: I2C, SPI, USB2.0/3.0, Ethernet, PoE, BLE, Wi‑Fi, GSM, TFT LCD, DDR2/DDR3/DDR4, SD card, NAND, MIPI, optical interface, etc.
• DRC and post‑processing (Gerber settings, FAB & assembly files generation).
• Quality checks for footprints, PCB layout file, FAB & assembly files.
• Interaction with design, mechanical, SI, PI, thermal, FAB, assembly house for clarification and reviews.
• Good communication skills and ability to handle projects independently.

Day‑to‑Day Activities

• Check datasheets to update and create accurate PCB component libraries.
• Design and adjust PCB layouts following industry standards.
• Handle the entire PCB design process, from creating libraries to preparing files for manufacturing.
• Set up and test high‑speed signals to ensure everything works properly.
• Work on complex, multilayer PCB designs, focusing on signal integrity and layout.
• Perform Design for Manufacturing (DFM) checks to make sure designs are ready for production.
• Check design rules and finalize files for fabrication and assembly.
• Review and verify designs with design, mechanical, signal integrity, power integrity, thermal, and assembly teams.
• Manage projects, ensuring everything stays on track from start to finish.