PCB Design Engineer - 12 Months - Inside IR35

microTECH Global Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm is seeking a PCB Design Engineer for a 12-month contract in Bristol (Hybrid). The role involves developing mass-production PCBs, managing component libraries, and collaborating with teams on manufacturing data. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of PCB design experience and be proficient with Mentor or Cadence flows, showing a rigorous design quality approach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in PCB design.
• Proficiency in creating and managing PCB manufacturing data.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage schematic and footprint libraries.
• Liaise with procurement and manufacturing operations teams.
• Generate and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs).

Skills

Schematic and layout component part library creation and management

Expertise in DFM, DFA, and DFT

Proficiency with Mentor or Cadence design flows

Strong understanding of EMC-aware layout

Tools

Arena (PLM)

PCB Design Tools

Job description

Job Specification: PCB Design Engineer

Contract: Inside IR35, 12-month contract
Location: Bristol (Hybrid)

Responsibilities

The PCB Design Engineer will be responsible for the development of mass-production, test, and development PCBs. Key duties include:

• Creation and management of schematic and footprint libraries
• Generation and version control of Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Liaison with procurement and manufacturing operations teams regarding new, end-of-life, and obsolete components
• Creation of PCB manufacturing and assembly data packs
• PCB supplier liaison and management
• PCB layout for development and production designs

Experience & Requirements

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years’ experience in PCB design and the following skills:

Technical Skills

• Schematic and layout component part library creation and management
• Creation of footprints suitable for multi-sourced components
• Development of in-house design constraints compatible with multiple assembly house rules
• Expertise in DFM, DFA, and DFT
• BOM creation and version control; PLM experience (e.g., Arena) is advantageous
• Export of PCB design data for signal integrity, thermal, and mechanical analysis
• Generation and management of manufacturing data packs for PCB and assembly subcontractors
• Proficiency with Mentor or Cadence design flows (schematic capture, design constraints, PCB layout)
• Knowledge of HDI stack-ups, via structures, and controlled-impedance routing
• Strong understanding of EMC-aware layout and mitigation of crosstalk and interference

Soft Skills & Working Style

• Experience working in a small team or startup environment, with involvement across the full product lifecycle—from concept to supporting manufacture and customers
• Rigorous approach ensuring first-time-right design quality
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills