PCB Designer
Sydler Electronics PCB Designer
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
