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Picotech Ltd

Senior PCB Layout Engineer

Picotech Ltd

. Produce in-house PCB layouts for New Product Development .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeSt Neots • United KingdomSenior💰 £60,000 - £70,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in multi-layer PCB design, including high-speed and mixed-signal applications, while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards. Capable of collaborating effectively with hardware engineers and guiding junior engineers in layout best practices.

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Multi-Layer PCB DesignCadence AllegroImpedance ControlDFM, DFA, DFT RequirementsISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Compliance

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Hard Skills
High-Speed PCB DesignMixed-Signal PCB DesignRF PCB DesignFootprint Library Creation3D STEP Model CreationAnalogue Front-End Circuit RoutingPower Delivery Network OptimisationDifferential Pair RoutingLength MatchingLayout Techniques for Immunity Testing
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailTeam CollaborationIndependent WorkTechnical SupportProject Management
Certifications & Qualifications
HND in Electronic EngineeringHNC in Electronic EngineeringONC in Electronic Engineering
Industry Keywords
Health and Safety GuidelinesIPC StandardsQuality Control WorkflowsDesign ReviewsTechnical Queries Resolution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Produce in-house PCB layouts for New Product Development
  • Support the hardware team with layout changes across existing product ranges
  • Create high-quality, cost-effective and reliable multi-layer PCB designs from schematic capture through fabrication
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers on complex, high-density and mixed-signal printed circuit boards using Cadence Allegro
  • Route sensitive analogue front-end circuits while isolating them from noisy high-speed digital buses
  • Apply impedance control, length matching and differential pair routing techniques
  • Optimise power delivery networks for low-noise performance in test equipment
  • Create and maintain footprint libraries and 3D STEP models
  • Ensure designs meet DFM, DFA and DFT requirements
  • Collaborate with bare-board fabricators and contract manufacturers to resolve technical queries
  • Implement layout techniques to help oscilloscopes pass immunity testing
  • Guide and review junior engineers
  • Establish layout best practices and standard operating procedures
  • Ensure Health and Safety, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 procedures are followed
  • Report to the Head of Product Realisation

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • HND, HNC or higher qualification in Electronic Engineering, or ONC with equivalent practical experience, or equivalent industry experience
  • Demonstrable experience in multi-layer, high speed, mixed signal and RF PCB design for New Product Development
  • Strong familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 procedures and quality control workflows
  • Proven ability to participate in design reviews, estimate task timescales and provide technical support across departments
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to finish projects to a high quality
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Familiarity with IPC standards, DFM, DFA and DFT requirements
  • Experience using Cadence Allegro
  • Knowledge of advanced impedance control, length matching, differential pair routing and PDN optimisation
  • Knowledge of routing analogue front-end circuits and high-speed digital interfaces
  • Experience creating footprint libraries and 3D STEP models
  • Ability to adhere to Health and Safety guidelines and ISO procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible holidays
  • Access to one of three holiday homes
  • Annual Profit Related Pay (PRP) bonus
  • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Summer and Christmas parties