At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and optimise complex PCBs for innovative electronic products using Altium Designer.
- Company: Established electronics manufacturing firm with a focus on product development.
- Benefits: Permanent position with opportunities for career growth and skill enhancement.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact on cutting-edge electronic designs.
- Qualifications: Experience in PCB design and proficiency in Altium Designer required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Our client, a well-established electronics manufacturing and product development organisation, are looking for a PCB Design Engineer - Altium to join their team on a permanent basis in Newbury. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PCB Design Engineer to take ownership of complex PCB layout and implementation activities, working across a diverse range of innovative electronic products from concept through to manufacture.
Key responsibilities:
- Create complex, production-ready PCB layouts from engineer-supplied schematics using Altium Designer.
- Optimise PCB designs for electrical performance, manufacturability, reliability and assembly.
- Define PCB stack-ups and routing strategies for multilayer, mixed-signal, power and high-speed digital designs.
- Support design reviews and provide PCB implementation expertise throughout product development.
- Generate manufacturing documentation including Gerber files, ODB++, fabrication drawings and assembly outputs.
- Perform design rule checking (DRC) and ensure compliance with PCB fabrication and assembly requirements.
- Collaborate with electronics, mechanical and manufacturing engineers to deliver robust hardware solutions.
- Maintain component libraries, design templates and PCB standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience required:
- Commercial experience in PCB design, layout or implementation.
- Extensive experience using Altium Designer as a primary PCB design tool.
- Proven experience designing complex multilayer PCBs and high-density layouts.
- Strong understanding of PCB fabrication, assembly and manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of controlled impedance routing, signal integrity, power distribution and grounding techniques.
- Experience producing manufacturing-ready documentation and production outputs.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to interpret electronic schematics and engineering requirements.
- Strong communication skills and experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
If this PCB Design Engineer - Altium job based in Newbury could be of interest, please send your CV to or call Ben on 01582 878816.
PCB Design Engineer - Altium in Newbury employer: Redline Group Ltd
Join a leading electronics manufacturing and product development organisation in Newbury, where innovation meets collaboration. As a PCB Design Engineer - Altium, you'll thrive in a supportive work culture that values continuous improvement and professional growth, offering you the chance to work on cutting-edge projects while enjoying a competitive benefits package. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to excellence, this is an exceptional opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a dynamic environment.
