PCB Design Engineer (Fresh Graduate)

Motorola Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Motorola Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a new graduate PCB Design Engineer to join the PCB Design team in Penang. You will work on standardizing and executing advanced PCB layouts from schematic to tape-out, ensuring signal integrity, impedance control, and EMC considerations.

You will collaborate with Hardware, Mechanical, SI/PI, and Firmware teams to define constraints and resolve design trade-offs, while driving DFM reviews with vendors to prevent yield issues in prototypes and mass

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or CS with strong PCB layout knowledge.
• Understanding of RF/digital layout, impedance and EMC.
• Experience with PCB fabrication and DFM/DFA concepts.

Responsibilities

• Standardize and execute advanced PCB layout designs from schematic capture through tape-out.
• Collaborate with Hardware, Mechanical, SI/PI, and Firmware teams to define design constraints.
• Lead DFM reviews with vendors and contract manufacturers to resolve issues.

Skills

RF layout

Digital layout

Signal integrity

EMC considerations

Impedance control

PCB fabrication knowledge

Cadence SKILL

Simulation tools

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical)

Computer Science

Physics

Tools

Cadence SKILL

EDA tools

Job description

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

PCB Design Engineering team is responsible to design printed circuit boards and flexible circuit boards for MSI.

Job Description

• Standardize and execute advanced PCB and rigid-flex layout designs from schematic capture through tape-out, leveraging top-tier EDA platforms and strict Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/DFA) frameworks.
• Partner directly with Hardware, Mechanical, Signal Integrity (SI/PI), and Firmware engineering teams to establish design constraints, maintain routing guidelines, and resolve complex board-level trade-offs.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for vendor partners and contract manufacturers—driving DFM reviews, resolving engineering queries (EQs), and eliminating yield-blocking issues during prototyping and mass production.

Basic Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical), Computer Science, Physics
• Good understanding of RF and Digital layout requirements. Familiar with layout best practices of signal integrity, EMC, crosstalk
• Good understanding of board layout fundamentals including stack-up, power/ground planes, impedance control
• Good understanding of PCB fabrication, PCB technology and material
• Knowledge of simulation tools, Cadence SKILL language will be added advantage
• Open minded to design approaches, creative and good interpersonal skill to work with team members
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

New Grad

Referral Payment Plan

No

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

Work Culture

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.