PCB Design Engineer

Our partner's electronics team is expanding, and they are looking for a contract PCB Design Engineer. In this role, you'll help design the layouts for the physical hardware in their advanced green technology product range.
  
This is 6 month assignment and is outside of IR35. We can offer a rate of £50pphr +VAT. You will need to go to site in High Wycombe once a month.
  
Skills required

• Experience designing advanced circuit boards with many layers and connections (10+ layers), including high-speed connections and complex projects
• Strong understanding of how to manage space and connections on complex boards
• Understanding of how electrical signals behave in circuits and how power is delivered efficiently.
• Deep understanding of how circuit boards are made, including different materials, design standards, and construction methods.
• Skilled in using design software tools, especially Cadence OrCAD and Altium
• Good communication skills to help guide other engineers and participate in design reviews.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Experience with ODB++, Gerber, Fabrication and Assembly drawings and BOMs

  
Bonus Skills

• Industry certifications like CID or CID+ / relevant degree.
• Experience using version control tools (like SVN).
• Knowledge of ways to automate parts of the design process, like placing components or optimizing the layout.
• Experience of working with green technology products.
• Experience of working with battery or low powered devices.

  
We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.
Please send across your CV to Phil at Zenovo if interested.