PCB Design Engineer
					Salary: Very Attractive Rate				
				
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					 Contract Lead				
				PCB Design Engineer
Key Responsibilities:
- Design boards with optimized trace width, thermal dissipation, creepage/clearance, and high current handling
 - Perform impedance control, thermal and power integrity analysis
 - Perform PCB extractions and analyse S-parameters to ensure signal integrity in high-speed/high-power designs
 - Work closely with hardware engineers on board architecture and component placement
 - Generate complete manufacturing documentation including Gerbers, BOMs, pick-and-place files, and assembly drawings
 - Support PCB bring-up, validation, and testing
 - Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and PCB designers
 - Interface with external vendors for DFM/DFT/fabrication review processes
 
- BSc/MSc in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (or related field)
 - 7+ years’ experience in PCB design, with at least 3 years working on high current or high-power systems
 - Proficiency in tools such as Mentor Graphics, Cadence Allegro, or equivalent
 - Strong knowledge of PCB stack-ups, thermal vias, copper weight design, and power planes
 - Hands-on experience with PCB extractions and S-parameter analysis
 - Experience with DC-DC converters, motor drivers, battery management, or power distribution systems
 - Familiarity with IPC standards relevant to high current/power designs
 - Experience using simulation tools for thermal, power, and signal integrity analysis
 - Strong documentation and communication skills
 
- Experience in EMI/EMC mitigation for high current designs
 - Familiarity with embedded systems and mixed-signal layouts
 - Exposure to automotive, industrial, or aerospace standards
 - Knowledge of heavy copper and multi-layer PCB fabrication techniques
 
Contact Us
 +353 91 444 168
					 info@chipright.com
					 Unit 8B, Galway Technology Centre, Galway, Ireland