PCB Layout Technician
Staffordshire
Competitive Salary
Join a engineering team as a PCB Assistant, supporting circuit board design from schematics to production data. You’ll work with engineers to ensure layouts meet strict technical and manufacturing standards.
Responsibilities
* Assist in developing PCB layouts in Altium Designer from approved schematics
* Work alongside electronics engineers to ensure layouts align with design intent
* Undertake component placement, routing, and rule checks under engineering direction
* Generate and update production data (e.g. Gerbers, BOMs, and placement files)
* Maintain and update PCB library parts in line with project standards
* Help clarify manufacturing needs with external suppliers and assemblers
* Contribute to the upkeep of design records and process enhancements
* Support configuration control and design change activities for PCB data
* Aid process improvements in PCB workflows using continuous improvement principles
What are we looking for?
* Hold a Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
* Some experience with PCB layout software, preferably Altium Designer
* Careful, organised approach with a strong eye for detail
* Clear communicator with a team-oriented mindset
Desirables:
* Practical experience creating PCB layouts used in delivered products
* Understanding of layout and fabrication standards such as IPC 2221
* General awareness of design development stages and managing design revisions
* Experience liaising with manufacturing partners or contract electronics firms
* Exposure to alternative design software such as Zuken Cadstar
* Basic knowledge of design-for-manufacture practices and typical layout limitations