MODULE LEAD - High power PCB design

Happiest Minds Technologies; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Happiest Minds Technologies is seeking a PCB Design Engineer in Maharashtra, India, to lead complex PCB design projects from concept to manufacturing. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality designs that meet industry standards.

Candidates must have strong hands-on experience with Cadence Allegro and Altium Designer, alongside a deep understanding of PCB processes. This position involves executing multi-layer designs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Cadence Allegro PCB Design and Altium Designer.
• Deep understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly processes.
• Experience in high-speed and power electronics design; EMI/EMC considerations.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-Power, high-density PCB layout design using Cadence Allegro and Altium Designer.
• Ensure compliance with IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-7351, Class 2/3).
• Work with schematic, mechanical, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure design feasibility.

Skills

Cadence Allegro PCB Design

Altium Designer

High-speed design

Power electronics design

IPC standards knowledge

Tools

Gerber files

Constraint Manager (Allegro)

Version control systems (Git/SVN)

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled PCB Design Engineer with strong expertise in Cadence Allegro and Altium Designer to lead and deliver complex PCB design activities. This role involves end-to-end PCB development, from concept through layout to manufacturing release, ensuring high-quality, reliable designs aligned with industry standards and stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities

1. PCB Design & Layout Execution
   • Perform high-Power, high-density PCB layout design using Cadence Allegro and Altium Designer.
   • Handle multi-layer PCB designs, including complex systems (power electronics, control boards, embedded systems).
   • Execute component placement, routing, stack‑up definition, and constraint‑driven design.
2. Design Quality & Compliance
   • Ensure compliance with IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-7351, Class 2/3).
   • Perform DFM, DFA, and DFT analysis to ensure manufacturability and reliability.
   • Conduct design reviews and validations before release.
3. Constraint & Signal Integrity Management
   • Define and implement electrical constraints, impedance control, differential pair routing, power integrity and signal integrity best practices.
4. Cross-functional Collaboration
   • Work with schematic, mechanical, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure design feasibility.
   • Engage with suppliers and PCB fabricators for design optimization.
   • Support prototype builds, debugging, and issue resolution.
5. Tools & Technology Ownership
   • Hands‑on usage of Cadence Allegro PCB Designer and Altium Designer.
   • Work with Constraint Manager (Allegro), library management systems, and version control environments (Git/SVN/PLM systems).
6. Data Management & Release
   • Generate and validate Gerber files / ODB++ / IPC-2581 outputs and fabrication & assembly drawings.
   • Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and version control.

Required Skills & Experience

• Technical Skills
  • Strong hands‑on experience in Cadence Allegro PCB Design and Altium Designer.
  • Deep understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly processes.
  • Experience in high-speed and power electronics design; EMI/EMC considerations.
  • Knowledge of IPC standards (Class 2/3), thermal and mechanical constraints.
• Domain Expertise
  • Experience in high-reliability design environments (aerospace, industrial, automotive preferred).
• Soft Skills
  • Strong problem‑solving and analytical ability.
  • Effective communication with stakeholders.
  • Ability to work in fast‑paced, milestone‑driven programs.