Specialist Hardware Design (PCBA)

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Job title:

Specialist Hardware Design

Job Introduction: 

We are seeking a highly skilled PCB Layout Design Engineer with 5+ years of experience and expertise in designing Power Electronics PCBs with Altium Designer EDA tool. As a PCB Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing printed circuit boards for automotive Traction Inverter, Power electronics & Mixed signal electronic systems.

Major Responsibilities: 

• Develop, design, validate and optimize complex Power Electronics PCB layouts using Altium Designer, ensuring adherence to IPC standards and best practices.
• Perform PCB Library creation, schematic capture, component placement, routing and generate manufacturing files considering signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC requirements.
• Perform Design rules settings in Altium designer EDA tool following specified Clearance and Creepage standards and other DFM specifications.
• Create Altium Schematic and Footprint Libraries according to IPC standards and reliable to Manufacturer specifications and managing the database.
• Create and maintain accurate PCB design documentation, including design guidelines, Fabrication and Assembly Notes/drawings.
• Work closely with hardware engineers, Mechanical engineers, Manufacturing Engineers and software teams to create PCB that meeting required specifications.
• Conduct and participate in design reviews, offering insights and suggestions to enhance the functionality and manufacturability of designs.
• Estimate timeline and plan PCB layout workflow and ensure Layout completion within Projected timeline.
• Basic Understanding of circuit design and electronics components characteristics able to do simulations in LTSpice

 
Knowledge and Education: 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.

Work Experience: 

• 5+ years of relevant experience.

Skills and Competencies: 

• Hands-on experience in PCB layout design for power electronics, Traction inverters and Converters and motor drives. 
• Proficiency in Altium Design EDA tool is must.
• Circuit simulation in LT Spice is desirable
• Ability to read electrical schematic and good understanding about hardware design lifecycle.
• Basic understanding of Signal Integrity, Power Integrity and EMI/EMC.
• Strong knowledge in DFM, DFM & DFT.
• Solid understanding of basic Electrical and Electronics principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team. 
• Experience in the automotive sector is desirable.
• Conscientious, precise and independent way of working. 
• Very good written and spoken English skills. 

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE): 

Maintains safe work practices, complies with Magna H&S requirements, and participates in training and hazard reporting. 

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

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