Principal CAD Designer – Electronic

About the role

The Principal CAD Designer – Electronic will lead the design, control, and release of complex PCB layouts and manufacturing documentation in a highly regulated engineering environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop multi‑layer PCB layouts, component placements, and routing solutions using Altium Designer, ensuring signal integrity, EMC/EMI, thermal and manufacturability requirements.
• Generate complete manufacturing documentation packages, including Gerber files, ODB++, NC drill files, assembly drawings, fabrication outputs, and BOMs.
• Manage PCB configurations, revisions, part structures, and change control activities within Windchill PLM to maintain full traceability.
• Review PCB designs, maintain component libraries, mentor junior designers, and drive continuous improvement of design methodologies and documentation standards.

Required profile

• Diploma or Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8–15 years of PCB CAD design, layout development, and manufacturing documentation experience in a regulated industry.
• Experience in defence, aerospace or other high‑reliability sectors is preferred.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency with Altium Designer (schematic integration, layout, routing, library management).
• Strong knowledge of Windchill PLM/PDM, IPC standards and configuration management.
• Experience with Zuken and/or Mentor Graphics is a plus.

What we offer

• Highly competitive, tax‑free salary.
• Family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and dependents.
• Education allowances for children.
• Access to learning academy and digital learning platforms for career development.