Printed Circuit Design Engineer

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated PCB Design and Development Engineer to join our New Product Development (NPD) team at Aurolab, Madurai. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing printed circuit boards (PCBs) for a range of innovative ophthalmic medical devices and diagnostic equipment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance PCB solutions that are crucial to the functionality and reliability of our products.

Key Responsibilities:

• PCB Design & Development: Lead the design, development, and testing of printed circuit boards (PCBs) for new ophthalmic products and medical devices, focusing on diagnostic equipment, surgical tools, and imaging systems.
• Schematic Capture & Layout: Create detailed schematics and PCB layouts, ensuring optimal performance, signal integrity, and power distribution. Utilize industry-standard tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence, or KiCad for PCB design.
• Component Selection: Select appropriate electronic components based on the design requirements, ensuring compatibility with medical device standards and product specifications.
• Signal Integrity & EMC: Analyze and ensure proper signal integrity, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and power integrity in PCB designs, adhering to regulatory and industry standards.
• Design for Manufacturability: Ensure PCB designs are optimized for manufacturability and cost-efficiency. Work closely with the manufacturing team to ensure smooth transitions from prototype to production.
• Prototype Development & Testing: Develop and test PCB prototypes, ensuring they meet all functional, safety, and performance criteria. Perform electrical testing, debugging, and validation to ensure high-quality standards.
• Integration with Product Development: Work closely with the mechanical, software, and optical engineering teams to integrate PCB designs into complete product systems, ensuring full system functionality and compliance.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate design records, including schematics, PCB layouts, bill of materials (BOM), test reports, and other relevant documentation for product development and regulatory compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with the latest PCB technologies, design practices, and industry trends. Suggest and implement design improvements to enhance product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

Requirements:

• Educational Qualification:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Specialized training or certifications in PCB design (e.g., Altium, Cadence) is a plus.
• Experience:
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in PCB design and development, with a strong understanding of PCB design principles and hands-on experience in designing for complex electronic systems.
• Experience in designing PCBs for medical devices or sensitive electronic systems is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the design and development of medical devices is an added advantage.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficient in PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence, KiCad, or similar software.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components, circuit design, and electrical simulation.
• Experience with high-speed PCB design, signal integrity, EMC/EMI, and power distribution.
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices, including IPC standards and regulatory compliance (ISO 13485, FDA).
• Experience with PCB fabrication processes and manufacturing constraints.
• Proficiency in circuit debugging and using tools like oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with an ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel, balancing priorities, deadlines, and resources.
• Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality designs that meet both functional and regulatory requirements.
• Additional Skills:
• Familiarity with medical device design regulations (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485) is a significant advantage.
• Experience with flexible PCBs or multilayer PCB design for compact, high-performance systems is a plus.
• Experience in thermal management and power electronics design is a plus.