KiCad PCB Design Specialist

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking a KiCad PCB Design Specialist for a fully remote contractor role. You will perform real-world PCB design and schematic tasks and document your workflows to support AI training efforts.

You will create and modify PCB layouts and circuit schematics, manage component placement and routing, run design rule checks, generate Gerber outputs, and explain each step clearly. English proficiency at B2 or higher is required, with a relevant master's degree or PhD preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience using KiCad.
• Experience with PCB layout, schematic capture, and electronic circuit design.
• Good understanding of component placement, routing, and PCB design rules.
• Ability to create and review complex PCB designs.
• Access to KiCad and ability to record your screen while completing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify PCB designs and circuit schematics using KiCad.
• Work with component placement, PCB routing, and multi-layer boards.
• Perform design rule checks (DRC) and troubleshoot PCB design issues.
• Generate Gerber files and other manufacturing outputs.
• Complete advanced KiCad tasks and explain your workflows step by step.
• Create clear instructions and detailed prompts for PCB design workflows.

Skills

KiCad expertise

PCB layout

Schematic capture

DRC knowledge

English (B2+)

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

KiCad software

Job description

Role Title: KiCad PCB Design Specialist

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

our partner is looking for experienced KiCad specialists to support an AI training project. In this role, you will use KiCad to complete real-world PCB design and electronic circuit tasks and explain your workflows step by step. Your expertise will help improve how AI systems understand electronics engineering.

Scope of Work

• Create and modify PCB designs and circuit schematics using KiCad.
• Work with component placement, PCB routing, and multi-layer boards.
• Perform design rule checks (DRC) and troubleshoot PCB design issues.
• Generate Gerber files and other manufacturing outputs.
• Complete advanced KiCad tasks and explain your workflows step by step.
• Create clear instructions and detailed prompts for PCB design workflows.

Requirements

• Strong professional hands-on experience using KiCad.
• Experience with PCB layout, schematic capture, and electronic circuit design.
• Good understanding of component placement, routing, and PCB design rules.
• Ability to create and review complex PCB designs.
• Access to KiCad and ability to record your screen while completing tasks.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
• Ability to explain technical workflows clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• A relevant master's degree or PhD in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• Previous Human Data experience, such as data annotation, RLHF, or AI model evaluation.
• Experience with multi-layer PCB design and manufacturing processes.
• Professional experience in electronics or hardware engineering.

This is a 100% remote contract role, open to applicants worldwide in the countries the employer accepts.