PCB Layout Design/Senior/Staff Engineer

Coherent Corp.; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled PCB Designer to provide support across various functional groups globally. The role involves designing high-speed optical communication boards and requires proficiency in PCB design software. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and several years of experience in the PCB design industry. This position is fully onsite, ensuring collaboration with global teams to meet technical requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-8 years of relevant full-time PCB design industry experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide PCB design support to various functional groups globally.
• Review and analyze design schematics to plan layout of PCB components.
• Perform PCB peer review on layouts done by colleagues.

Skills

Knowledge of high-speed PCB design technology

Proficiency in Mentor PADS

Education

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline

Tools

Mentor PADS

CAM350

Blueprint

Job description

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

1. Provide PCB design support to various functional groups globally, e.g., R&D, Test development, etc.
2. Review and analyze design schematics to plan layout of PCB components, including dense multilayer boards.
3. Layout various types of high-speed optical communications boards, e.g., Module transceiver, transponder, and test boards, according to corporate design guidelines.
4. Utilize CADCAM tools to assist in the design process from schematic entry to Gerber post-processing. Software used: Mentor PADS Layout, PADS Logic and Router, Blueprint, CAM350, and Footprint Expert.
5. Communicate with Hardware Design Engineers locally or from other R&D sites globally during the design process to ensure the designs fulfill technical requirements.
6. Perform PCB peer review on layouts done by colleagues according to corporate standard checklist.
7. Support CAD library work as needed, e.g., building PCB footprints and schematic symbols per IPC 7351 standard and corporate library guidelines.

Education & Experience

1. Master’s or bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline.
2. Minimum 4-8 years of relevant full-time PCB design industry experience.
3. Proficiency in PCB design software, particularly Mentor PADS, Router & Logic; other software skills are considered.
4. Skills in CAM software: CAM350 (analyzing, net list verification, Gerber reproduction) and Blueprint (drafting assembly and fabrication drawings).
5. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and execute responsibilities professionally.
6. Maturity, initiative, and decisiveness in making independent judgments.
7. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, across all organizational levels globally.

Skills

• Knowledge of high-speed PCB design technology, including microstrips, strip lines, length matching, differential pairs, micro vias, minimizing stubs, crosstalk, providing continuous return paths, and fine-pitch SMD components.
• Proficiency in Mentor PADS, Router & Logic; other PCB design software skills are a plus.

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite.

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.