PCB Design Engineer

ADF Technologies Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ADF Technologies Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks an experienced PCB Design Engineer to own PCB and hardware development, prototype testing, and production handover. You will work with firmware, mechanical, product, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, production-ready hardware solutions.

The role requires a degree in electrical engineering and at least two years of production PCB design experience. Proficiency with Altium Designer, KiCad or OrCAD is essential, with familiarity in high-speed

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• At least 2 years of PCB design for production.
• Proficient with Altium Designer, KiCad, OrCAD.
• Experience with mixed-signal circuits, power supplies, and interfaces such as I²C, SPI, UART, and USB.
• Hands-on prototype board bring-up and hardware troubleshooting.
• Familiar with DFM principles and IPC standards.
• Able to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in high-speed PCB design (DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, or RF) desirable.
• Python scripting for BOM management or design automation desirable.
• Familiarity with EMC testing and regulatory requirements such as CE, FCC, or SIRIM desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design schematics and multilayer PCB layouts using Altium Designer, KiCad, or similar EDA tools.
• Select suitable electronic components and maintain the BOM.
• Coordinate prototype builds and board bring-up, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Prepare production files, including Gerber files, BOM, assembly drawings, and test documentation.
• Support contract manufacturers during prototype, NPI, and production stages.
• Improve existing PCB designs for cost, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Develop board-level production test procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Maintain PCB design standards, component libraries, and technical documentation.

Skills

PCB Design

Mixed-signal design

Power supplies

I2C

SPI

UART

USB

DFM IPC

Python scripting

EMC testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

OrCAD

Job description

We are looking for an experienced PCB Design Engineer to take ownership of our PCB and hardware development activities. You will be responsible for PCB design, prototype testing, production handover, and design improvement. You will work closely with the firmware, mechanical, product, and manufacturing teams to develop reliable and production-ready hardware solutions.

Key responsibilities

Design schematics and multilayer PCB layouts using Altium Designer, KiCad, or similar EDA tools

Select suitable electronic components and maintain the Bill of Materials (BOM)

Coordinate prototype builds and perform board bring-up, testing, and troubleshooting

Prepare production files, including Gerber files, BOM, assembly drawings, and test documentation

Support contract manufacturers during prototype, NPI, and production stages

Improve existing PCB designs for cost, reliability, and manufacturability

Develop board-level production test procedures and acceptance criteria

Maintain PCB design standards, component libraries, and technical documentation

About you

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field

Minimum 2 years of experience in PCB design for production

Proficient in Altium Designer, KiCad, OrCAD, or similar EDA software

Experience with mixed-signal circuits, power supplies, and interfaces such as I²C, SPI, UART, and USB

Hands-on experience in prototype board bring-up and hardware troubleshooting

Familiar with DFM principles and IPC standards

Able to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Experience in high-speed PCB design, such as DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, or RF (desirable)

Python scripting knowledge for BOM management or design automation (desirable)

Familiarity with EMC testing and regulatory requirements such as CE, FCC, or SIRIM (desirable)

About ADF:

Our vision is to become the innovative technology leader to enhance quality of life. Working in ADF will give you a unique platform and opportunity to use your talent and passion to develop yourself while making an impact on the world’s technology.

ADF provides an intelligent control and data analysis solution for a building’s essential services as well as an energy management system to optimise energy and performance efficiency of the building. ADF combines big data and machine learning to reduce operating cost, minimise operational and financial risk, increase asset lifespan and improve performance efficiency and profitability.