PCB Design Engineer

NCS Global Technology Sdn. Bhd.; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS Global Technology Sdn. Bhd. in Penang seeks an Electronics Hardware Design Engineer to interpret PRDs and design schematics using Cadence Allegro for reliable PCB layouts.

You will read datasheets, define schematic constraints, manage BOMs, and perform Power Integrity simulations to ensure PDN stability, DAC/PCB performance, and component sourcing. Strong teamwork and independent work ethic are valued.

Qualifications

• Read, interpret and apply component datasheets and engineering specs to guide schematic design.
• Perform PI (Power Integrity) simulations to assess PDN stability and decoupling.
• Define and manage schematic constraints and electrical design rules for PCB handoff.
• Prepare and maintain BOM with part numbers, descriptions, and sourcing options.
• Collaborate with PCB layout, procurement and cross-functional teams; work independently when needed.

Responsibilities

• Interpret PRDs and design specs to create accurate hardware schematic drawings.
• Read, analyze, and extract critical parameters from datasheets to guide design decisions.
• Prepare and manage schematic constraint files and electrical design rules for PCB handoff.
• Prepare, review, and maintain BOMs for manufacturing with sourcing options.
• Collaborate with design, layout, and procurement teams and own assigned tasks.

Skills

PI simulation

Datasheet interpretation

Team collaboration

Independent work

Sourcing & CAD libraries management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Job description

Interpret Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) and design specifications to create accurate hardware schematic drawings using Cadence Allegro*.

Datasheet & Data Interpretation:

Read, analyze, and extract critical parameters from technical datasheets, application notes, and component specifications to guide schematic design decisions.

Constraint & Rule Management:

Prepare, define, and manage schematic constraint files and electrical design rules to ensure design integrity and seamless PCB layout handoff.

BOM Management:

Prepare, review, and maintain detailed Bill of Materials (BOM) for manufacturing, ensuring accuracy in part numbers, descriptions, and alternate sourcing options.

Simulation & Analysis:

Perform Power Integrity (PI) simulations* to analyze power distribution networks (PDN), ensuring voltage stability, decoupling efficiency, and overall power performance.

Library & Component Sourcing:

Search, select, and qualify electronic components for schematic design.

Maintain, update, and manage schematic component symbols in the team’s library.

Work seamlessly as a strong team player alongside PCB CAD layout engineers, cross-functional teams, and procurement.

Take full ownership of assigned tasks and execute projects independently with minimal supervision when required.

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Key Qualifications & Skills

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or related technical field.

Software Tools: Proficiency in Cadence Allegro for schematic design and constraint management.

Technical & Data Analysis Skills: Exceptional ability to read, interpret, and apply component datasheets and engineering specs.

Simulation Experience: Hands‑on experience with Power Integrity (PI) simulation tools.

Work Ethic & Soft Skills: Excellent team collaboration skills, coupled with self‑motivation to execute solo projects efficiently from start to finish.* Component Knowledge: Strong understanding of component sourcing, managing second‑source alternates, and maintaining CAD schematic libraries.