PCB Designer
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Summary
Designs and develops printed circuit boards for electronic products, converting hardware schematics into efficient, manufacturable PCB layouts. Daily work spans component placement, routing, DRC, signal integrity/EMI control, thermal management, multilayer stack-ups, and generating manufacturing outputs using tools like Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or KiCad.
We are seeking a skilled PCB Designer to design and develop high-quality printed circuit boards for electronic products. The candidate will collaborate with hardware engineers to convert schematics into efficient, manufacturable PCB layouts.
1. Schematic Understanding
- Read and interpret circuit schematics provided by hardware engineers
- Understand component functions, connections, and design intent
2. Component Selection & Placement
- Choose correct footprints from libraries
- Place components logically for:
- Short signal path
- Better performance
- Easy assembly and testing
3. PCB Layout & Routing
- Route electrical connections (tracks) between components
Optimize routing for: Signal integrity
Minimal noise and interference
Work on single-layer, double-layer, or multilayer boards
4. Design Rule Check (DRC)
- Apply manufacturing and electrical constraints
- Ensure spacing, width, and clearance rules are followed
- Use tools like Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or KiCad
5. Signal Integrity & EMI Control
- Manage high-speed signals
- Reduce noise, crosstalk, and electromagnetic interference
- Ensure stable and reliable circuit performance
6. Thermal Management
- Design for heat dissipation
- Use copper pours, vias, and heat sinks where required
7. Multilayer Stack-up Design
- Define layer structure (signal, power, ground layers)
- Ensure proper grounding and power distribution
8. Manufacturing Output
- Generate:
- Gerber files
- Drill files
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Assembly drawings
- Gerber files
9. Prototype Support & Debugging
- Assist in PCB testing and bring-up
- Identify and fix design issues
- Update design revision
