PCB Design Engineer
Salary: Very Attractive Rate
Location:
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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