Printed Circuit Board Design Engineer

Position Overview:

PCB Design and Development Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• PCB Design & Development

  : Lead the design, development, and testing of

  printed circuit boards (PCBs)

  for new ophthalmic products and medical devices, focusing on diagnostic equipment, surgical tools, and imaging systems.

• Schematic Capture & Layout

  : Create detailed

  schematics

  and

  PCB layouts

  , ensuring optimal performance, signal integrity, and power distribution. Utilize industry-standard tools such as

  Altium Designer

  ,

  Cadence

  , or

  KiCad

  for PCB design.

• Component Selection

  : Select appropriate electronic components based on the design requirements, ensuring compatibility with medical device standards and product specifications.

• Signal Integrity & EMC

  : Analyze and ensure proper

  signal integrity

  ,

  electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

  , and

  power integrity

  in PCB designs, adhering to regulatory and industry standards.

• Design for Manufacturability

  : Ensure PCB designs are optimized for

  manufacturability

  and cost-efficiency. Work closely with the

  manufacturing team

  to ensure smooth transitions from prototype to production.

• Prototype Development & Testing

  : Develop and test PCB prototypes, ensuring they meet all functional, safety, and performance criteria. Perform

  electrical testing

  ,

  debugging

  , and

  validation

  to ensure high-quality standards.

• Integration with Product Development

  : Work closely with the

  mechanical

  ,

  software

  , and

  optical

  engineering teams to integrate PCB designs into complete product systems, ensuring full system functionality and compliance.

• Documentation

  : Maintain accurate design records, including

  schematics

  ,

  PCB layouts

  ,

  bill of materials (BOM)

  ,

  test reports

  , and other relevant documentation for product development and regulatory compliance.

• Continuous Improvement

  : Stay up to date with the latest PCB technologies, design practices, and industry trends. Suggest and implement design improvements to enhance product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

Requirements:

• Educational Qualification

  :
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in

  Electronics Engineering

  ,

  Electrical Engineering

  , or a related field.
• Specialized training or certifications in PCB design (e.g., Altium, Cadence) is a plus.

• Experience

  :
• Minimum

  3-5 years

  of experience in

  PCB design and development

  , with a strong understanding of PCB design principles and hands-on experience in designing for complex electronic systems.
• Experience in designing

  PCBs for medical devices

  or

  sensitive electronic systems

  is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the design and development of

  medical devices

  is an added advantage.

• Technical Skills

  :
• Proficient in

  PCB design tools

  such as

  Altium Designer

  ,

  Cadence

  ,

  KiCad

  , or similar software.
• Strong knowledge of

  electronic components

  ,

  circuit design

  , and

  electrical simulation

  .
• Experience with

  high-speed PCB design

  ,

  signal integrity

  ,

  EMC/EMI

  , and

  power distribution

  .
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices, including

  IPC standards

  and

  regulatory compliance (ISO 13485, FDA)

  .
• Experience with

  PCB fabrication processes

  and

  manufacturing constraints

  .
• Proficiency in

  circuit debugging

  and using tools like

  oscilloscopes

  ,

  multimeters

  , and

  logic analyzers

  .

• Soft Skills

  :
• Strong

  problem-solving

  and

  analytical

  skills, with an ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel, balancing priorities, deadlines, and resources.
• Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality designs that meet both functional and regulatory requirements.

• Additional Skills

  :
• Familiarity with

  medical device design regulations

  (e.g.,

  FDA

  ,

  ISO 13485

  ) is a significant advantage.
• Experience with

  flexible PCBs

  or

  multilayer PCB design

  for compact, high-performance systems is a plus.
• Experience in

  thermal management

  and

  power electronics

  design is a plus.