Senior Hardware Design Engineer – KiCad, PCB, Electronics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colombia.

📋 Description

• Convert product specifications into circuit designs, schematics, and hardware requirements.

• Create detailed PCB layouts using KiCad, which encompasses schematic capture, component arrangement, routing, and multilayer designs.

• Choose electronic components informed by datasheets, ratings, footprints, availability, performance, and compatibility.

• Compile and manage BOMs along with alternative component options.

• Implement PCB design best practices for grounding, power distribution, signal integrity, impedance management, thermal control, and EMI/EMC compliance.

• Design across various domains, including digital/high-speed, power, analog, mixed-signal, sensor, communication, or RF as necessary.

• Conduct engineering calculations and verify electrical, thermal, and protection criteria.

• Execute ERC, DRC, netlist, and connectivity validations, addressing any design issues that arise.

• Carry out schematic evaluations and DFM/DFT analyses.

• Generate manufacturing documentation and assist with prototype initiation, troubleshooting, and validation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of practical experience in electronics hardware design.

• Extensive hands-on experience with KiCad, covering schematic design, PCB layout, routing, design regulations, and project oversight.

• Deep understanding of electronics engineering and circuit analysis principles.

• Proven ability to translate requirements into effective electronic designs.

• Comprehensive knowledge of PCB design principles, including grounding, power distribution, signal integrity, and manufacturability.

• Familiarity with DFM/DFT processes, component selection, BOM creation, verification, and debugging tasks.

• Direct experience with ERC, DRC, netlist/connectivity validation, and PCB design assessments.

• Background in at least one of the following areas: digital/high-speed electronics, power electronics, analog/mixed-signal, sensors, communications, or RF.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Supportive and innovative work environment.