Job Description PCB Designer

Department: R&D; / Hardware
Position: PCB Designer

Role Overview

We are looking for a PCB Designer responsible for PCB layout design, component placement, routing, Gerber generation, PCB documentation, and coordination with hardware engineers and PCB manufacturers. The candidate must have hands-on working knowledge of Altium Designer, as Altium is the primary PCB design tool used by our team.

Key Responsibilities
Design PCB layouts in Altium Designer based on schematic inputs from the hardware team.
Work on single-layer, double-layer, and multilayer PCB designs as per product requirements.
Perform component placement, routing, copper balancing, grounding, isolation, and thermal considerations.
Prepare Gerber files, drill files, pick-and-place files, assembly drawings, and PCB fabrication documents.
Coordinate with hardware engineers for design review and layout corrections.
Maintain proper creepage, clearance, track width, and spacing as per electrical and safety requirements.
Support PCB prototyping, revisions, and production release activities.




Coordinate with PCB vendors for manufacturing queries and corrections.
Maintain PCB design files, version control, and documentation.
Support cost optimization and design-for-manufacturing improvements.

Required Skills
Mandatory hands-on experience in Altium Designer.
Knowledge of schematic capture, PCB layout, library creation, footprint verification, design rule setup, and output file generation in Altium.
Knowledge of PCB layout rules, routing practices, grounding, EMI/EMC basics, and thermal management.
Ability to understand schematics and convert them into manufacturable PCB layouts.
Knowledge of SMD and through-hole components.
Understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly processes.
Ability to generate complete production-ready PCB output files.
Positive attention to detail and documentation skills.

Qualification
B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Electronics, Electrical, or related field.

Experience
2 to 4 years of relevant experience in PCB layout design using Altium Designer.

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