PCB Design Engineer (m/f/d)

BRUSA Elektronik AG; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 111,427 - 160,950; Full time

Job summary

BRUSA HyPower AG is seeking a motivated PCB Design Engineer to drive layout optimization and component library management for advanced power electronics. You will work across hardware, mechanical and manufacturing teams to ensure robust designs and manufacturability.

The role focuses on Altium-based design, IPC standards compliance and collaboration with suppliers, with a strong emphasis on documentation, testing and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics or a comparable technical discipline
• Solid knowledge of analog, digital and mixed-signal electronics as well as PCB design principles
• Proficiency in Altium Designer and experience with PCB manufacturing, assembly processes and relevant IPC standards
• Hands‑on experience with laboratory measurement equipment and low‑voltage testing for validation and troubleshooting activities
• Experience working with PLM and ERP systems, ideally Windchill and Infor
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across hardware, mechanical, manufacturing and supplier interfaces
• High attention to detail, quality and process compliance, combined with a structured and proactive working style
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for design quality and successful project outcomes
• Fluent in English; German language skills are considered an advantage

Responsibilities

• Design and optimization of PCB layouts for new and existing products, ensuring compliance with electrical, mechanical and thermal requirements
• Creation and maintenance of electronic components and libraries within the PCB design environment (Database and Altium Enterprise)
• Evaluation, selection and qualification of electronic components based on performance, availability, cost-effectiveness and reliability criteria
• Conducting Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) reviews in close collaboration with production and industrialization teams
• Preparation and release of manufacturing documentation packages, including Gerber files, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and assembly documentation
• Supporting prototype builds through assembly integration, debugging activities and validation testing
• Coordination with PCB fabrication and assembly partners to resolve technical issues and continuously improve manufacturability and production efficiency
• Driving the development and implementation of PCB design guidelines, processes and best practices across the organization

Skills

PCB design

Altium Designer

Electrical engineering

IPC standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Windchill

Infor ERP

Job description

Our passion for technical challenges drives us every day. With around 400 employees at our sites in Switzerland, Germany andChina we develop and produce the most innovative power electronics for the E-Mobility.
BRUSA HyPower AG, based in Buchs (Canton St. Gallen), was founded in 2021 as a spin-off of BRUSA Elektronik AG.BRUSA HyPower specializes in electrical energy conversion systems such as DC/DC converters and onboard charging systems. The company develops power electronics products for on-highway, off-highway and stationary applications for its international customers.

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What you will move in this role:

• Design and optimization of PCB layouts for new and existing products, ensuring compliance with electrical, mechanical and thermal requirements
• Creation and maintenance of electronic components and libraries within the PCB design environment (Database and Altium Enterprise)
• Evaluation, selection and qualification of electronic components based on performance, availability, cost-effectiveness and reliability criteria
• Conducting Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) reviews in close collaboration with production and industrialization teams
• Preparation and release of manufacturing documentation packages, including Gerber files, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and assembly documentation
• Supporting prototype builds through assembly integration, debugging activities and validation testing
• Coordination with PCB fabrication and assembly partners to resolve technical issues and continuously improve manufacturability and production efficiency
• Driving the development and implementation of PCB design guidelines, processes and best practices across the organization

What skills and experience you should bring:

• Successfully completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics or a comparable technical discipline
• Solid knowledge of analog, digital and mixed-signal electronics as well as PCB design principles, including layout constraints and stack-up considerations
• Proficiency in Altium Designer and experience with PCB manufacturing, assembly processes and relevant IPC standards
• Hands‑on experience with laboratory measurement equipment and low‑voltage testing for validation and troubleshooting activities
• Experience working with PLM and ERP systems, ideally Windchill and Infor
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across hardware, mechanical, manufacturing and supplier interfaces
• High attention to detail, quality and process compliance, combined with a structured and proactive working style
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for design quality and successful project outcomes
• Fluent in English; German language skills are considered an advantage

What makes us unique:

We live the vision of making a positive contribution to the environment and society. Do you share our enthusiasm for E-Mobility and want to become part of our success story? We look forward to receiving your application with a letter of motivation, CV, certificates and references to: