Senior PCB Design Engineer

Quest Global; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Trivandrum is seeking a skilled PCB Design Engineer to own end-to-end layout activities using Cadence Allegro PCB Editor (v17.2 or above). You will translate schematic requirements into manufacturable layouts for rigid and flex PCBs, with HDI techniques and IPC-compliant footprints.

The role emphasizes high-speed routing (DDR2/DDR3), impedance control, power/ground plane partitioning, EMI/EMC practices, and collaboration with hardware, SI/PI, and manufacturing teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of PCB design experience in relevant domains.
• Experience from schematic translation to manufacturable PCB layouts.
• IPC-compliant footprint and library creation experience.
• Ability to design HDI layouts and via-in-pad techniques.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end PCB layout activities using Cadence Allegro (v17.2+) from placement to fabrication release.
• Define/implement stack-ups for rigid and flex PCBs with signal and power integrity in mind.
• Design HDI layouts with blind/buried/microvias and via-in-pad techniques.
• Create/validate IPC-compliant footprints and PCB libraries.
• Perform high-speed routing for DDR2/DDR3 with impedance control and length matching.
• Optimize power/ground plane partitioning and decoupling for mixed-signal boards.
• Apply EMI/EMC best practices during placement and routing; ensure SI/PI quality.
• Collaborate with hardware, SI/PI/EMI/EMC, mechanical, and manufacturing teams; support DFM/DFA.
• Generate fabrication/assembly docs (Gerbers/ODB++, drill files, impedance reports).

Skills

Cadence Allegro PCB Editor

HDI PCB layouts

Impedance control

Differential pair routing

DDR2/DDR3 routing

Power/ground plane partitioning

DFM/DFA awareness

Footprint/library creation IPC

20+ PCB designs experience

Signal integrity basics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Cadence Allegro PCB Editor

Altium Designer

Mentor Xpedition

Job description

Job Requirements

PCB Design Engineer / Senior PCB Design Engineer

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Cadence Allegro PCB Editor 17.2 or above is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of translating schematic requirements into PCB layout requirements.
• Experience in component footprint and library creation (IPC-compliant).
• Hands-on expertise in PCB placement, stack-up definition PCB routing for rigid and flex boards.
• Strong experience with HDI PCB designs, including blind, buried, and microvias, and via-in-pad technology.
• Good understanding of high-speed digital design concepts, including impedance control, length matching, and differential pair routing.
• Experience in routing DDR2 / DDR3 memory interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of power supply layout, analog-digital mixed-signal PCBs, and ground and power plane partitioning.
• Experience designing rigid and flex PCB designs.
• Good understanding of EMI/EMC layout concepts and basic signal integrity and power integrity practices.
• Proficient in PCB layout design from concept through manufacturing release.
• Familiarity with PCB manufacturing processes, materials, and DFM/DFA guidelines.
• Proficiency with PCB CAD tools such as Altium Designer or Mentor Xpedition will be an added advantage.
• Experience generating complete fabrication and assembly documentation, including Gerbers/ODB++, drill files, stack-up drawings, and impedance tables.
• Must have experience handling 20+ PCB designs, covering the complete flow from netlist import to Gerber creation using Cadence Allegro PCB Editor.

Job Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end PCB layout activities using Cadence Allegro PCB Editor (v17.2 or above) from placement to fabrication release.
• Define and implement PCB stack-ups for rigid and flex PCBs, considering signal integrity, power integrity, and manufacturing constraints.
• Design and execute HDI PCB layouts using blind, buried, and microvias, including via-in-pad techniques.
• Create, validate, and maintain IPC-compliant component footprints and PCB libraries.
• Perform high-speed routing including DDR2 / DDR3 memory interfaces, controlled impedance traces, differential pairs, and length matching.
• Design and optimize power supply layouts, including ground and power plane partitioning and decoupling strategies for mixed-signal boards.
• Apply EMI/EMC best practices and basic SI/PI guidelines during placement and routing to ensure reliable performance.
• Design analog-digital mixed-signal PCBs with proper isolation, return path control, and noise mitigation techniques.
• Generate and review complete fabrication and assembly documentation, including Gerbers/ODB++, drill files, stack-up drawings, and impedance reports.
• Work closely with fabrication and assembly vendors to resolve DFM/DFA issues and support board manufacturability.
• Collaborate effectively with hardware designers, SI/PI/EMI/EMC engineers, mechanical teams, and manufacturing partners throughout the design cycle.
• Ensure adherence to PCB design standards, processes, and quality guidelines while meeting schedule and project deliverables.

Would Be a Plus

• Experience with 14+ layer medium complex PCBs
• Knowledge of EMC testing and compliance support
• Experience collaborating with global or cross-site engineering teams

Communication

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to conduct effective technical discussions with hardware, SI/PI/EMI/EMC, and manufacturing teams
• Clearly document and communicate PCB design decisions and trade-offs.

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering - or Equivalent
• Years of Experience: 5+ Years

Job Location

• Trivandrum