PCB Layout Engineer

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  • £40 - £55 per hour
  • West Midlands, England
  • Contract

Outside IR35
Remote Contract - Must be UK based

Key Responsibilities:

  • Utilising Altium Designer to create schematic drawings from PDF-format schematics.
  • Adding parts to cloud A365, ensuring efficient and organised component libraries.
  • Routing power electronics up to 3 kW, handling 400V DC / 230V AC systems.
  • Designing and routing power electronics drive circuits, including gate drivers.
  • Implementing galvanic isolation on PCBs.
  • Working on microcontroller boards up to six layers with signals reaching 100 MHz.
  • Routing small power switching power supplies.
  • Applying basic EMC layout routing and component placement techniques.
  • Managing tasks using the Jira platform.

Job Requirements:

  • Expertise in Altium Designer with significant practical experience.
  • Ownership of an active Altium license with A365 access.
  • Proficiency in cloud-based part management on A365.
  • Experience in creating schematic drawings from various formats.
  • Solid understanding of power electronics and related routing techniques.
  • Experience with microcontroller board designs and high-frequency signals.
  • Knowledge of basic EMC principles and effective layout practices.
  • Ability to efficiently handle tasks using the Jira platform.


If you possess the required skills and are looking for a new challenge in the automotive industry, this contract role offers an exciting opportunity. Apply now to join our client's forward-thinking team.

James Swift Principal Consultant, Mobility Technology

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