Senior R&D PCB Design Engineer

Keysight Technologies; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies is seeking an experienced PCB Layout Engineer in Penang, Malaysia, to translate schematic concepts into manufacturable layouts for high-voltage and power electronics. You will work with hardware, mechanical, and compliance teams to ensure robust designs and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include leading PCB reviews, optimizing layout methodologies, and supporting reliability assessments throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of PCB layout experience in new product development and sustaining engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop PCB layouts for power electronics, high-voltage instrumentation, and mixed-signal products from concept through production release.
• Translate schematic and system requirements into manufacturable PCB designs while ensuring compliance with electrical, thermal, safety, and reliability requirements.
• Apply expert knowledge in high-current power distribution, heavy copper design, bus bar integration, creepage and clearance requirements, and high-voltage isolation techniques.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, Compliance, and Manufacturing teams to deliver robust designs meeting performance, EMI/EMC, thermal, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform PCB design reviews and support DFM, DFA, DFT, SI/PI, thermal, and reliability assessments throughout the NPI lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement of PCB layout methodologies, design guidelines, and automation tools to improve design quality and development efficiency.

Skills

PCB layout

Power electronics

High-voltage design

Siemens Xpedition

DFM/DFA/DFT

Signal integrity

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens Xpedition

Job description

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions.We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

• Develop PCB layouts for power electronics, high-voltage instrumentation, and mixed-signal products from concept through production release.
• Translate schematic and system requirements into manufacturable PCB designs while ensuring compliance with electrical, thermal, safety, and reliability requirements.
• Apply expert knowledge in high-current power distribution, heavy copper design, bus bar integration, creepage and clearance requirements, and high-voltage isolation techniques.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, Compliance, and Manufacturing teams to deliver robust designs meeting performance, EMI/EMC, thermal, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform PCB design reviews and support DFM, DFA, DFT, SI/PI, thermal, and reliability assessments throughout the NPI lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement of PCB layout methodologies, design guidelines, and automation tools to improve design quality and development efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of PCB layout experience in new product development and sustaining engineering.
• Proficiency in PCB design tools such as Siemens Xpedition or equivalent PCB CAD platforms. Proficiency in Siemens Xpedition will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of multilayer PCB design, DFM, DFA, and PCB fabrication processes.
• Experience with signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, grounding, shielding, and thermal design principles.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and collaborate effectively with Hardware, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Compliance teams.
• Experience designing PCBs for high-current power electronics applications, including heavy copper designs, bus bars, power distribution networks, and thermal management.
• Experience with high-voltage products and safety-critical designs, including creepage and clearance requirements, insulation coordination, and compliance with IEC/UL standards.
• Knowledge of high-speed digital interfaces, controlled impedance routing, differential pair routing, and mixed-signal layout techniques.

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