Senior PCB Layout Engineer

Astek Sweden AB; Linköpings kommun; On-site; SEK 502,200 - 669,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5,000 SEK wellness allowance

Opportunities for professional development

Inspiring work environment

Job summary

A technology company in Linköping is seeking a skilled Senior PCB Layout Engineer to work within a cross-functional team on electronics design and embedded software. Responsibilities include designing multi-layer PCBs, driving schematic capture, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, at least 5 years of hands-on PCB design experience, and strong proficiency in Altium Designer. A supportive culture focused on innovation and personal growth is offered, along with attractive benefits such as a wellness allowance of 5,000 SEK.

Responsibilities

• Drive schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer.
• Design multi-layer PCBs (8+ layers) with strong EMC/EMI performance.
• Define PCB stack-ups and optimize for thermal, EMC, and mechanical performance.
• Apply DFM/DFA principles to ensure manufacturability and assembly quality.
• Collaborate closely with electronics engineers, embedded developers, and test engineers.
• Conduct PCB-level calculations: track width, differential pairs, SI, PI.
• Support PCBA manufacturing processes, including SMT and thru-hole.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (IPC Class experience is highly beneficial).

Skills

5+ years of hands-on experience in PCB design

Strong proficiency in Altium Designer

Solid understanding of DFM/DFA and electronics manufacturing

Experience with advanced stack-ups and multilayer design (8+ layers)

High attention to detail

Strong problem-solving skills

Fluent in English

IPC Class 3 design experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Senior PCB Layout Engineer for our Linköping team. You will be part of a cross‑functional team working on electronics design, embedded software and testing, with the opportunity to contribute throughout the full product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Drive schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer
• Design multi‑layer PCBs (8+ layers) with strong EMC/EMI performance
• Define PCB stack‑ups and optimize for thermal, EMC, and mechanical performance
• Apply DFM/DFA principles to ensure manufacturability and assembly quality
• Collaborate closely with electronics engineers, embedded developers, and test engineers
• Conduct PCB‑level calculations: track width, differential pairs, SI, PI
• Support PCBA manufacturing processes, including SMT and thru‑hole
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (IPC Class experience is highly beneficial)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electronics Engineering
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in PCB design
• Strong proficiency in Altium Designer
• Solid understanding of DFM/DFA and electronics manufacturing
• Experience with advanced stack‑ups and multilayer design (8+ layers)
• High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills
• Highly desirable: IPC Class 3 design experience
• Fluent in English (Swedish is a plus)

Additional Information

Some of our clients require you to undergo and be approved according to current security regulations. Certain positions may also require specific citizenship.

About Astek Sweden

Astek is driven by curiosity and a passion for technological innovation. This enthusiasm fuels everything we do, from advanced product development to building long‑term customer relationships and delivering real value in every assignment.

At Astek, you’ll join a community of highly skilled engineers and technical experts, where collaboration, personal growth, and engineering excellence guide our culture.

What We Offer

We are a company where innovation and people come first. With us, you can expect:

• An inspiring environment where technology and creativity meet
• Opportunities to work on cutting‑edge projects with leading industry clients
• A strong focus on professional development and career growth
• A supportive culture where we help each other succeed, and have fun doing it
• Attractive benefits, including 5,000 SEK in wellness allowance

We encourage all engineers to apply, regardless of background or life situation.

Want to Be Part of Our Team?

We warmly welcome your application!
Recruitment is ongoing, don’t hesitate to apply.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.