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