PCB Design Engineer (Flex/Rigid-Flex)
Location: Mansfield
Salary: £50,000
Contract: Permanent
A long-established engineering business in Mansfield, supplying electronics solutions into aerospace, space and defence applications, is seeking an experienced PCB Design Engineer to join their growing UK engineering team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced PCB specialist to work on advanced multi-layer board layouts for mission-critical systems, supporting a wide variety of high-reliability applications.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for the design, development and documentation of complex printed circuit boards (Flex and Rigid-Flex). Working alongside electrical engineers and internal manufacturing teams, you will ensure designs meet industry standards, regulatory expectations and performance requirements across multiple signal types and environments.
Key Responsibilities
PCB Layout & Design
Design and develop PCB layouts (Flex/Rigid-Flex) to established standards
Produce multi-layer PCB designs for Analog, Power, Digital, High-Speed, Impedance-Controlled and RF applications
Complete full layout activities including schematic review, part library creation, placement, routing and Gerber generation
Use Altium Designer for all PCB layout work Documentation & CAD
Produce and maintain technical documentation, drawings, test procedures and design specifications
Prepare fabrication and assembly documentation using CAD tools (SolidWorks)
Support internal engineering and manufacturing teams with design queries Problem Solving & Collaboration
Identify and resolve issues throughout the PCB design cycle
Work closely with electrical engineers to refine and define PCB requirements
Provide input relating to manufacturability, stack-up, materials, DFM/DFX and design constraints Ideal Experience & Background
Proven experience as a PCB Design Engineer
Strong background in Flex/Rigid-Flex layout design
High proficiency with Altium Designer
Knowledge of high-density PCB design, impedance control, high-speed signals and RF layouts
Understanding of PCB layer stack-up, EMI/EMC, thermal integrity, signal integrity and power plane design
Familiarity with Polar Instruments, SolidWorks
Strong understanding of electronic components, circuitry and IPC standards
Experience with PCB fabrication processes, materials, stack-ups and assembly/testing (DFM/DFX)
Ability to interpret and produce technical drawings and schematics
Experience integrating mechanical and electrical design in 3D environments Why apply?
Work on cutting-edge, high-reliability electronics projects
High autonomy and influence within the design function
Stable organisation with a strong engineering culture
Permanent role offering up to £50,000 For more information or to apply, contact:
Lewis Phillips
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