PCB Layout Engineer(3 Months Contract in Bangalore)

Gadgeon Smart Systems; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Part time

Job summary

Gadgeon Smart Systems seeks a PCB Layout Engineer with 4–5 years of hands-on experience in high-speed PCB layout. You will translate schematics into manufacturable layouts, ensuring impedance control, proper routing, and stack-up decisions while coordinating with hardware, SI/PI, and manufacturing teams.

The role requires familiarity with DDR/LPDDR, PCIe, USB 3.x, HDMI/DisplayPort interfaces, and a strong grasp of design-for-manufacture principles. Immediate joining preferred.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years hands-on PCB layout experience in high-speed design.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces (PCIe, USB, HDMI/DisplayPort, DDR/LPDDR).
• Familiarity with IPC standards and PCB fabrication best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement high-speed PCB layouts based on schematics and design constraints.
• Perform component placement, routing, stack-up implementation, and layout optimization.
• Ensure designs meet impedance, length matching, and differential pair requirements.

Skills

High-speed layout

Differential routing

Impedance control

Schematic interpretation

DFM/DFA

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

Signal integrity basics

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

Job description

Job Description PCB Layout Engineer

Position: PCB Layout Engineer High-Speed Design

Experience: 4–5 Years

Location: Bangalore, India

Engagement: 3-Months Contract

Joining: Immediate / Short Notice Preferred

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced PCB Layout Engineer with 4–5 years of hands‑on experience in high-speed PCB layout and design. The candidate will be responsible for translating schematics and design requirements into robust, manufacturable PCB layouts while working closely with hardware, SI/PI, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate should have practical experience with standard high-speed interfaces, strong understanding of PCB design principles, and exposure to DFM/DFA and SI/PI considerations. Good communication and collaboration skills are essential, as the role will involve interaction with cross‑functional engineering teams and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement high-speed PCB layouts based on schematics, architecture, and design constraints.
• Perform component placement, routing, stack‑up implementation, and PCB design optimization.
• Work with standard high-speed interfaces such as: DDR/LPDDR, PCIe, USB 3.x, Ethernet, HDMI/DisplayPort, Other high-speed serial interfaces. Implement appropriate differential pair routing, impedance‑controlled traces, length matching, and topology requirements.
• Understand and implement PCB stack‑up requirements for high-speed designs.
• Work closely with hardware engineers to resolve layout-related design issues and constraints.
• Have a working understanding of Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) concepts and their impact on PCB layout.
• Apply DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles during PCB design.
• Ensure PCB designs are optimized for manufacturing, assembly, testing, and reliability.
• Work with PCB fabrication and assembly teams to address manufacturing constraints and design issues.
• Review PCB designs against design rules, manufacturing guidelines, and customer requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical inputs related to PCB layout and manufacturability.
• Support PCB bring‑up/debug activities and resolve layout-related issues, where required.
• Maintain appropriate PCB design documentation and design data.

Required Technical Skills

• 4–5 years of hands‑on experience in PCB layout/design.
• Strong experience in high‑speed PCB layout.
• Experience with one or more professional PCB design tools such as: Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro.
• Good understanding of: High‑speed routing techniques, Differential pairs, Impedance‑controlled routing, Length/timing matching, PCB stack‑up, Grounding and return paths, Power distribution, Crosstalk and noise considerations, Practical experience with standard high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, DDR, USB, Ethernet, MIPI, HDMI/DisplayPort, etc.
• Working knowledge of DFM/DFA principles.
• Basic understanding of SI/PI concepts and analysis requirements.
• Ability to interpret schematics, datasheets, layout guidelines, and component placement requirements.
• Familiarity with PCB fabrication and assembly processes.
• Understanding of IPC standards and PCB design best practices will be an advantage.

Soft Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with hardware, mechanical, firmware, SI/PI, and manufacturing teams.
• Ability to understand technical requirements and translate them into practical layout solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet project timelines.
• Comfortable working in a customer‑facing and collaborative engineering environment.
• Good attention to detail and ownership of assigned deliverables.

Qualification

• 4–5 years of relevant experience in PCB layout and high-speed design.

Preferred

• Experience working on complex multi‑layer PCBs.
• Experience with high‑speed computing, networking, automotive, medical, industrial, or consumer electronics products.
• Exposure to SI/PI simulation tools and interpretation of SI/PI reports.
• Experience working with PCB fabrication houses and EMS/PCBA manufacturers.
• Knowledge of IPC-2221, IPC-6012, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610 and related standards.
• Experience in customer‑facing engineering projects.