Senior PCB Design Eng.

Aphcarios Engineering Solutions; Muscat; On-site; OMR 20,000 - 26,500; Full time

Job summary

Aphcarios Engineering Solutions seeks a Head of PCB Design and Layout Department in Muscat. The role involves leading PCB design efforts and managing projects from conception to mass production. Candidates should have significant experience in PCB design, embedded systems, and leadership within engineering teams.

Benefits

Handsome salary

Great working environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in PCB design and embedded firmware development.
• Proficient in C/C++ and familiar with microcontroller families.
• Strong understanding of fabrications processes and signal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout of multi-layer PCBs for various applications.
• Oversee junior designers and manage projects from concept to production.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and contract manufacturers.

Skills

PCB Design

Embedded Firmware Development

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

KiCAD

Solidworks PCB

Job description

Job Title: Head of PCB Design and Layout Department

Location: Muscat/Oman

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: R&D

Reports To: Technical Director/General Manager

Company Description

Aphcarios Engineering Solutions is an innovative product development company focused on designing and developing electro-mechanical products. We are committed to our motto "Innovate for a better Tomorrow". We are continually expanding our product range and focusing on R&D for various industries including Oil & Gas.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled PCB Designer/Layout Engineer with a strong background in embedded software development and hardware engineering. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end design of printed circuit boards (PCBs)—from schematic capture and layout through to manufacturing and testing. This role requires a deep understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM), component placement, signal integrity, and the full PCB lifecycle, including collaboration with contract manufacturers.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of designing and delivering reliable, production-ready PCB assemblies and embedded systems for a variety of applications.

Key Responsibilities

· Design and layout of multi-layer PCBs, including high-speed digital, analog, and power circuits using industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Altium Designer, KiCAD, Eagle).

· Team leadership, including oversight of junior designers and fresh graduates.

· Collaborate with hardware engineers to translate schematics and system-level requirements into optimized PCB layouts.

· Route complex signals, ensuring signal integrity, proper impedance matching, and minimal EMI/EMC.

· Optimize component placement and board layout for thermal management, testability, and manufacturability.

· Generate and review Gerber files, BOMs, and assembly documentation for fabrication and assembly.

· Work closely with contract manufacturers for DFM analysis, board bring-up, and troubleshooting.

· Develop and debug embedded firmware for microcontrollers and SoCs, interfacing with sensors, communication modules, and peripheral components.

· Assist in hardware prototyping, validation, and testing of board assemblies.

· Maintain comprehensive project documentation and version control of design files.

Provide input into the product development lifecycle from concept to mass production.

Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. 10+ years of hands-on experience in PCB design, layout, and embedded firmware development.

· Strong proficiency with at least one major PCB design software (e.g., Altium, KiCAD, Solidworks PCB).

· Proficient in C/C++ or similar languages for embedded systems.

· Experience with common micro controller families (e.g., STM32, ESP32, ARM Cortex-M).

· Solid understanding of hardware design principles, including power management, noise reduction, and signal integrity.

· Familiarity with manufacturing processes, including PCB fabrication and assembly standards (IPC, DFM/DFT).

· Demonstrated experience working with contract manufacturers and managing the manufacturing pipeline from prototyping to mass production.

· Strong analytical and debugging skills, with hands-on experience in lab tools (oscilloscopes, multimeter, logic analyzers).

Who We’re Looking For:

· Passionate about engineering and innovation.

· An innovative thinker who can drive product development and problem-solving.

· Experienced leader with a background in design, prototyping, and fabrication teams.

· Entrepreneurial mindset, able to navigate a fast-paced startup environment.

· Strong communicator

Benefits

Handsome salary and great working environment