For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career!
We have a fantastic opportunity for a PCB Designer to join our team based in our Edinburgh facility. You will be working with a diverse range of cross functional groups in a truly global environment, with exceptional benefits available in return. This is a great opportunity to be part of an organization operating at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, working on exciting products. In this role, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to receive design specifications and complete designs primarily for Applications, Validation, Reliability and ATE PCB requirements.
Main Responsibilities:
- Support the design and layout of multi‑layer printed circuit boards under the guidance of senior PCB designers.
- Assist in translating schematics and design requirements into manufacturable PCB layouts.
- Perform basic routing tasks, including controlled‑impedance traces, differential pairs, and simple length matching following established design guidelines.
- Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) guidelines with mentoring and review support.
- Generate PCB fabrication and assembly outputs such as Gerber files, ODB++, and basic drawings.
- Participate in internal design reviews and incorporate feedback to improve layout quality.
- Collaborate with hardware, applications, validation, and mechanical engineering teams to support overall project goals.
- Maintain design documentation and follow internal PCB design standards and best practices.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Degree/HND/HNC or equivalent education in electronics, engineering technology, or a related field.
- Entry‑level experience or internship/co‑op experience in PCB layout or electronics design.
- Exposure to industry‑standard ECAD tools such as Cadence Allegro, Altium Designer, or Siemens/Mentor Graphics.
- Basic understanding of PCB fundamentals, including- multi-layer stack-ups, common via types, mixed-signal layout concepts.
- Familiarity with IPC standards and general DFM principles.
- Ability to follow established processes and work from defined design specifications.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn through feedback and mentoring.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Internship, academic, or project experience with PCB fabrication or assembly workflows.
- Introductory exposure to: HDI concepts, Fine‑pitch components such as QFNs or WLCSPs
- Familiarity with ATE, evaluation boards, or hardware used for validation or reliability testing is a plus but not required.
- Interest in learning automation or AI‑assisted tools to improve design efficiency over time.
What We Do
Cirrus Logic is a leading supplier of low-power, high-precision mixed-signal processing solutions for mobile and consumer applications. The company has a robust portfolio of sophisticated low-power products, including boosted amplifiers, smart codecs, camera controllers, haptic driver and sensing solutions, power conversion and control Integrated Circuits, and fast-charging Integrated Circuits. These solutions have innovative technology, software and associated algorithms incorporated. With a strong intellectual property portfolio and extensive mixed-signal expertise, Cirrus Logic is well-positioned to drive innovation and growth in the evolving markets of audio and high-performance mixed-signal processing technologies. We are hiring like crazy! Please visit our careers portal at cirrus.jobs to check out our available openings!
Why Work With Us
Engineering drives our company, and innovation isn’t just encouraged – it’s expected! This is a culture where you get to work with some of the largest, most innovative customers and products on the planet on a daily basis and where everyone is a key contributor to the company’s success. There are no Miltons here!
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