PCB Designer

NEW DIGITALWORKS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is looking for a PCB Design Engineer responsible for designing and developing PCB layouts according to specified requirements. The role requires proficiency in PCB CAD tools and a strong understanding of high-speed design principles. Candidates should have experience in collaborating with engineers to optimize designs and ensure compliance with industry standards. This position offers opportunities for working on diverse projects and contributing to innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with PCB CAD tools like Altium Designer and Mentor PADS.
• Strong understanding of PCB stack-ups and high-speed design.
• Familiarity with RF and power electronics design considerations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PCB layouts based on electrical schematics.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure design feasibility.
• Maintain libraries of symbols, footprints, and design templates.

Skills

PCB CAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Mentor PADS, Cadence Allegro)

High-speed design

Controlled impedance

Multilayer routing

Signal integrity

Thermal management

Documentation skills

Collaboration in cross-functional teams

Job description

PCB Design Engineer – Job Scope

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop PCB layouts based on electrical schematics, mechanical constraints, and design requirements.
• Select appropriate components, footprints, and land patterns in compliance with IPC standards.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure design feasibility and optimization.
• Perform design rule checks (DRC), signal integrity checks, and ensure compliance with EMC/EMI requirements.
• Generate Gerber files, BOM, fabrication drawings, and assembly documentation for production.
• Optimize PCB layouts for thermal performance, power distribution, and manufacturability (DFM, DFA, DFT).
• Work with vendors and PCB fabricators to review stack-ups, tolerances, and material specifications.
• Debug and support prototype boards through assembly, testing, and design iterations.
• Maintain libraries of symbols, footprints, and design templates.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards (IPC-2221, IPC-7351, RoHS, etc.) and project-specific requirements.

Requirements / Skills:

• Proficiency with PCB CAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Mentor PADS, Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, KiCad, etc.).
• Strong understanding of PCB stack-ups, high-speed design, controlled impedance, and multilayer routing.
• Familiarity with analog, digital, RF, and/or power electronics design considerations.
• Knowledge of signal integrity, thermal management, and grounding techniques.
• Experience with manufacturing processes (SMT, through-hole, HDI, rigid-flex).
• Good documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams and manage multiple design projects.