Senior PCB Design Engineer

Job Title: Senior PCB Design Engineer – High Current Systems
Location: Dublin / Hybrid / Remote
Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

Overview:
A leading technology company is seeking a Senior PCB Design Engineer with strong expertise in high current and power electronics systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and layout of complex PCBs handling currents from 10A to 200A+, with a focus on thermal management, signal integrity, and manufacturability. This is a technically hands-on role suited to engineers who enjoy working on cutting-edge power systems within a collaborative R&D environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end PCB layout and design process for high-power applications
• Design boards with optimized trace width, thermal dissipation, creepage/clearance, and high current handling
• Perform impedance control, thermal and power integrity analysis
• Work closely with hardware engineers on board architecture and component placement
• Generate complete manufacturing documentation including Gerbers, BOMs, pick-and-place files, and assembly drawings
• Support PCB bring-up, validation, and testing
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and PCB designers
• Interface with external vendors for DFM/DFT/fabrication review processes

Required Experience:

• BSc/MSc in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (or related field)
• 7+ years’ experience in PCB design, with at least 3 years working on high current or high-power systems
• Proficiency in tools such as Mentor Graphics, Cadence Allegro, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of PCB stack-ups, thermal vias, copper weight design, and power planes
• Experience with DC-DC converters, motor drivers, battery management, or power distribution systems
• Familiarity with IPC standards relevant to high current/power designs
• Experience using simulation tools for thermal, power, and signal integrity analysis
• Strong documentation and communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience in EMI/EMC mitigation for high current designs
• Familiarity with embedded systems and mixed-signal layouts
• Exposure to automotive, industrial, or aerospace standards
• Knowledge of heavy copper and multi-layer PCB fabrication techniques