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