Specialist - PCB Design (India)

Job description

Education - Diploma/Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation Engineering . Experience - 8 + years of hands-on experience in automotive PCB design. Job Responsibilities Handle PCB layout, component placement, routing and design release for automotive/EV electronics. Work on multilayer, high-speed, mixed-signal and power electronics PCBs. Develop PCB designs considering signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, thermal and manufacturability requirements. Generate and maintain PCB design outputs including Gerber, ODB++, drill files, fabrication and assembly drawings. Perform PCB design rule check, DFM/DFA and 3D checks before release. Coordinate with circuit design, mechanical, EMC, manufacturing and suppliers for design finalization. Support PCB failure analysis and implement design improvements based on test and field feedback. Maintain PCB libraries, design standards, guidelines and configuration/change control. Drive continuous improvement in PCB design quality, process and turnaround time. Technical/ Functional Domain Good understanding of PCB design fundamentals, multilayer stack-up, component placement and routing. Hands-on experience in high-speed, high-current, power and mixed-signal PCB design. Good understanding of impedance-controlled routing, signal integrity and power integrity, EMI/EMC, grounding, shielding, return paths, creepage/clearance and noise control. Experience in PCB library creation and management, including symbols, footprints and 3D models. Good understanding of automotive electrical/electronic systems including inverter/MCU, DC-DC converter, OBC, BMS, battery. Good understanding of thermal management, copper sizing, via selection, heat spreading and current-carrying capability. Good knowledge of DFM/DFA, PCB fabrication and assembly processes. Hands-on experience with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro or Mentor Xpedition. Familiarity with IPC standards and automotive PCB design practices.