Principal PCB Layout Engineer

LITE-ON SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LITEON SINGAPORE PTE LTD is seeking a Senior PCB Layout Engineer to lead complex multilayer board layouts for high-current and high-speed applications within our Cloud Infrastructure Platform and Solutions Research team. You will own stack-up strategy, placement, routing, and collaboration with electrical, mechanical, and thermal teams to deliver optimized prototypes.

The role emphasizes design reviews, manufacturability, and compliance, with opportunities to influence PCBA methodologies and

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of PCB layout experience.
• Experience leading layouts for complex multilayer PCBs.
• Expert knowledge of PCB design tools such as OrCad, PADS, Altium Designer or Cadence Allegro.
• Strong understanding of high-current power routing, creepage and clearance, high-voltage design, differential pair routing, controlled impedance, high speed interfaces, EMC design principles, thermal optimization and design for manufacturability.
• Experience working with power electronics (AC/DC, DC-DC, etc) and controllers (FPGAs, DSPs, MCUs, etc).
• Desirable experience: GaN and SiC, liquid cooled electronics and HDI technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated passion for innovation and continuous learning.
• We welcome applicants at all experience levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead PCBA layout activities from board concepts and lab demonstrations to product intent designs.
• Own board stack-up strategy, component placement, routing and optimization for high-current and high-speed.
• Develop PCB design processes for high voltage/power designs, adhering to compliance and safety requirements.
• Drive best practice in signal/power integrity, EMI/EMC, thermals, design for manufacture and design for test.
• Work closely with electrical engineers to optimize design performance and product integration.
• Collaborate with mechanical/thermal teams to integrate liquid cooling, heatsinks, busbars and connectors.
• Perform design reviews and provide technical leadership across multiple projects.
• Interface with PCB fabricators and assembly partners to deliver optimized and cost-effective prototypes.
• Learn, implement and improve companywide layout methodologies, tools and practices.
• Support design for safety, compliance and reliability.
• Continuously research PCBA technologies for lab demonstrations and product integration.

Skills

PCB layout

High-current routing

High-speed routing

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

OrCad

PADS

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

Job description

About Us

LITEON is a world-leading provider of optoelectronic semiconductor components and power management modules. At LITEON we put people at the core - LITEON has built a culture of trust and empowerment that enhances employee involvement, engagement, and commitment to excellence.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Cloud Infrastructure Platform and Solutions (CIPS) Research Team. Our CIPS Research team is focused on developing future technology systems to support growth in the rapidly evolving data center sector. The successful candidate will be directly involved in early-stage research projects, working with academic institutions, suppliers, customers, and partners to deliver proof of concept designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead PCBA layout activities from board concepts and lab demonstrations to product intent designs.

• Own board stack-up strategy, component placement, routing and optimization for high-current and high-speed.

• Develop PCB design processes for high voltage/power designs, adhering to compliance and safety requirements.

• Drive best practice in signal/power integrity, EMI/EMC, thermals, design for manufacture and design for test.

• Work closely with electrical engineers to optimize design performance and product integration.

• Collaborate with mechanical/thermal teams to integrate liquid cooling, heatsinks, busbars and connectors.

• Perform design reviews and provide technical leadership across multiple projects.

• Interface with PCB fabricators and assembly partners to deliver optimized and cost-effective prototypes.

• Learn, implement and improve companywide layout methodologies, tools and practices.

• Support design for safety, compliance and reliability.

• Continuously research PCBA technologies for lab demonstrations and product integration.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.

• 6+ years of PCB layout experience.

• Experience leading layouts for complex multilayer PCBs, owning review processes.

• Expert knowledge of PCB design tools such as OrCad, PADS, Altium Designer or Cadence Allegro.

• Strong understanding of high-current power routing, creepage and clearance, high-voltage design, differential pair routing, controlled impedance, high speed interfaces, EMC design principles, thermal optimization and design for manufacturability.

• Experience working with power electronics (AC/DC, DC,DC, etc) and controllers (FPGAs, DSPs, MCUs, etc).

• Desirable experience: working with power modules, GaN and SiC, liquid cooled electronics and HDI technologies.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Demonstrated passion for innovation and commitment to continuous learning.

• We welcome applicants at all experience levels.

Why Join Us

• World-class R&D environment with well-equipped labs, top-tier industry connections and collaborative teams.

• Shape the future of energy-efficient data storage and AI cloud computing – from renewable energy integration to next generation infrastructure.

• Opportunities to publish, patent and innovate designs for future products.

• Competitive compensation, research autonomy and a continuous learning culture