PCB Design

bajajauto; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Bajaj Auto seeks a skilled PCB Layout Engineer to design multi-layer PCBs for high-power motor controllers, DC-DC converters, inverters, and BMS. You will optimize power planes, ensure EMI/EMC compliance, and work with RF modules and high-speed digital circuits to achieve robust designs.

The role requires 5–12 years of PCB design experience, proficiency in Altium, Cadence, and related tools, and a strong grasp of thermal management and manufacturability. Based in India with an on-site work model.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics with 70% or higher across all levels.
• M.Tech in Electrical/Electronics preferred.
• 5–12 years of relevant PCB design experience in high-power/industrial domains.
• Experience with multi-layer PCB design for high-power motor controllers and BMS.
• Knowledge of IPC standards and EMI/EMC regulations.

Responsibilities

• PCB Layout Design for Power Electronics including high-voltage/high-current layouts.
• PCB Layout for RF modules and high-speed signal transmission with controlled impedance.
• Analog & mixed-signal PCB layouts with ultra-low-noise performance.
• Thermal vias, heatsinks, MCPCB integration and cooling solutions.
• Design validation, DFM/DFT/ DFA analyses and collaboration with vendors.

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics

M.Tech in Electrical/Electronics preferred

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence

OrCAD/Allegro

Ansys SIwave

HyperLynx

LTspice

CST Studio Suite

Keysight ADS

Job description

Background

Functional reporting to Leadership, R&D – Electronics

i) Educational Qualification

Essential: B.E/ B Tech in Electrical/Electronics, M Tech in Electrical/Electronics is preferred; Min. 70% score required at all levels of education

ii) Experience

Minimum: 5

Maximum: 12

iii) Age Limit

Minimum: 24

Maximum: 35

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Job Role & Responsibilities

Technical/ Functional:

• PCB Layout Design for Power Electronics:
  • Design multi-layer PCBs for high-power motor controllers, DC-DC converters, inverters, and battery management systems (BMS).
  • Optimize power planes, creepage & clearance distances, and thermal dissipation for high-voltage (>96V) and high-current applications.
  • Ensure low-inductance routing, controlled impedance, and effective grounding strategies for high-power circuits.
  • Select appropriate PCB materials (FR4, Rogers, Polyimide, etc.) for highreliability applications.
  • Implement EMI/EMC best practices, including shielding, filtering, and differential pair routing.
• PCB Layout for High-Speed Digital and Communication:
  • Design PCBs for RF modules, antennas, and high-speed signal transmission (GHz range).
  • Implement microstrip, stripline, coplanar waveguides, and controlled impedance routing.
  • Optimize layouts for minimum crosstalk, reflection, and insertion loss.
  • Work closely with RF engineers for layout optimization, grounding, and signal integrity enhancements.
  • Conduct EMI simulations and compliance testing to meet RF regulatory standards.
• PCB Layout for Analog & Mixed-Signal Circuits:
  • Design low-noise, precision analog circuit layouts, including op-amps, ADCs, DACs, and sensor interfaces.
  • Implement star-grounding, guard rings, and Kelvin sensing techniques for ultra-low- noise performance.
  • Optimize high-precision data acquisition and mixed-signal PCB layouts.
  • Ensure minimized parasitic capacitance and inductance in sensitive analog circuits.
• Thermal & Mechanical Considerations:
  • Design thermal vias, heat sinks, copper pours, and metal core PCBs (MCPCB) for high-power applications.
  • Work closely with mechanical engineers to optimize PCB integration within enclosures and cooling solutions.
  • Work closely with CFTs to perform thermal simulations and power dissipation analysis for PCB heat management.

5. Design Validation & Compliance:

• Perform DFM (Design for Manufacturability), DFA (Design for Assembly), and DFT (Design for Testability) analysis.
• Conduct PCB design reviews and ensure adherence to design guidelines, EMI/EMC requirements, manufacturability, and reliability standards.
• Collaborate with fabrication and assembly vendors to ensure high-yield production.
• Ensure compliance with IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-600, IPC-6012), EMI/EMC regulations, and automotive/industrial safety norms.

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Competency Requirements

Behavioural:

• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive PCB development activities.
• Hands-on problem-solving approach with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and proactively drive solutions.
• Quality-first mindset focused on robust and reliable designs.
• Innovative and continuous improvement mindset with the ability to translate concepts into practical solutions.

Specific expertise required for functional area:

• Proficiency in PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence and Allegro/OrCAD. Hands-on expertise in Altium Designer preferred.
• Expertise in multilayer PCB design, stack-up definition, routing optimization, design rule management, and PCB release processes.
• Experience in power electronics PCB design, including high-voltage and high-current layouts, creepage and clearance requirements, thermal management, and safety compliance.
• Strong knowledge of analog, digital, and mixed-signal PCB layout, including low-noise routing, grounding strategies, signal integrity, and EMI/EMC mitigation techniques.
• Experience in RF and high-speed PCB design, controlled impedance routing, differential pair routing, shielding, SI/PI considerations, and high-frequency layout practices.
• Knowledge of DFM, DFA, and DFT principles, PCB fabrication technologies, assembly processes, and design optimization for manufacturability and reliability.
• Understanding of advanced PCB technologies such as HDI, Flex PCB, RigidFlex PCB, and Metal Core PCB (MCPCB).
• Experience with simulation and analysis tools such as Ansys SIwave, HyperLynx, LTspice, CST Studio Suite, and Keysight ADS for signal integrity, power integrity, thermal, and RF analysis.
• Familiarity with automotive standards and requirements related to PCB design, including EMI/EMC, environmental robustness, reliability, and product qualification requirements.
• Experience supporting PCB-related failure analysis, design reviews, prototype builds, validation activities, and manufacturing issue resolution.

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Likely Sources

Bosch, Harman, Philips, Havells, Aptiv, Tata Electronics, Foxconn, Flex Ltd., Jabil,