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Location: Thiruvananthapuram
Company: Quest Global
We are looking for a highly skilled Sr. PCB Layout Design Engineer with 6–9 years of experience in multi-layer, high-speed PCB design using tools such as Cadence Allegro, Altium, and Expedition. The role involves complete ownership of PCB layout activities including schematic entry, footprint creation, stack-up definition, impedance-controlled routing, and Gerber generation while ensuring DFM/DFA compliance. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to meet mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing requirements, apply SI/PI and EMI/EMC best practices, support fabrication and assembly queries, and drive design improvements in performance, size, and thermal efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- PCB Layout Designing in Cadence Allegro
- Working knowledge of schematic drawing tools and principles.
- Symbol creation, Footprint Creation & Gerber generation and Verification.
- Collaborate with the mechanical team for PCB sizing, mounting arrangements, and mechanical constraints.
- High-speed digital design layout. Exposure to High-speed interfaces such as PCIe, USB, DDR etc.
- Define PCB stack-up requirements and ensure impedance-controlled routing as per design needs.
- Understand the reference/recommended layout design from component datasheets and implement in the design.
- Understand signal integrity and power integrity principles and apply best practices during routing.
- Ensure Assembly/Fab drawings are as per the industry standards & guidelines
- Version control of designs and proper documentation for the changes
- Ensure PCB specifications in the entire cycle
- Ensure PCBs are Designed for Manufacturability and Testing
- Solve Engineering Queries from PCB Fabricator and Assembly house
- Propose alternative layout concepts/Ideas to reduce PCB size, enhance thermal management, and improve performance.
Must-Have Skills
- Strong proficiency in designing rigid and flexible printed circuit boards.
- Strong experience with Cadence Allegro Cad tool.
- Solid understanding of PCB layout design fundamentals and manufacturing feasibility.
- Teamwork and Co-ordination
- Hands-on experience in high-speed multi-layer PCB layout, including component placement, constraint setup, routing, DFM checks, and final Gerber release.
- Strong knowledge of HDI PCB layouts, including blind, buried, and micro via technologies.
- Good knowledge of signal integrity, thermal management, and EMI/EMC concepts for PCB design.
- PCB Footprint creation and validation as per IPC Standards
- Good understanding of PCB Manufacturing processes, technology and Surface Mount assembly process.
- Highly self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Strong time-management skills, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Familiarity with PCB CAD tools such as Altium Designer and Mentor Graphics is preferred.
- Awareness of design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA).
Qualifications
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering or a related field.
- If you’re a problem solver with a passion for precision design and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.
