PCB Design Engineer

PCB (PCBa) Design Engineer (Team Leader) up to 60k + Benefits South East Ref: ABJ7727 (Remote) – Perm As an experienced PCB Design Engineer you will join a leading technology solutions provider applying your expertise in PCB / PCBa layout) for a hands on team leader and PCB design role and to deliver innovative, high-performance products for a range of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) the scope of projects will be vast, challenging and interesting whilst mentoring and leading some of the more junior members of the team. As a solid PCB, PCBa designer & team leader you will be part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team (Mechanical, Electronic, PCB, and Software Engineers) and contribute to your pertinent stages of the product lifecycle from initial contact with the customer through quotation, conception and design to manufacture. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a broad and versatile background, and take on board some managerial responsibilities with applications across areas like Automotive, Renewable Energy, Consumer Goods, Aerospace, Medical, R&D. This role is remote, with only occasional travel to the South East office when required (c once a month). Salary depending on experience Key Responsibilities * Lead and assist when necessary other members of the team * Develop PCB designs supporting both new and maintaining current products * Creating complete design packages, to include all PCB design data * Read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings & electronic circuit symbols * Create single image and panelised designs reflecting in-house manufacturing rules * Review and check design data to ensure production standards are maintained * Working confidently and liaising with PCB and project design team members * Provide efficient placement and routing analysis for design consideration * Be able to work to deadlines and produce work of high quality Qualifications and Experience Essential Skills * Minimum HNC/ HND or engineering degree level qualification * Any experience of leading, mentoring, managing others for a ‘team leader’ role. * Proven experience of at least one of the following: Altium Designer Cadence Orcad /Allegro Siemens PADS * Experience of designing with high-speed digital design, analogue or complex circuits, including fine pitch components (BGA) and high pin count devices * Experience of working within an engineering design environment * Understanding electronic design documentation (schematic and layout definitions) * Familiarity of PCB fabrication and assembly processes * Understanding of Design for Manufacture / Test (DFM, DFT) Desirable Skills * Understanding of Product Data Management (PDM) systems * An understanding of electronic circuits and components * PCB routing for impedance control, power planes and signal integrity * Experience of EMC requirements for PCB design * Knowledge of UL, FCC, and CE certification * Knowledge and ability to work to IPC standards Package: Competitive base. Flexible benefits package (company pension, private healthcare, life insurance). Remote working with occasional on-site customer/office visits. To Apply: Contact Alison Basson