PCB Engineer Intern - Chennai

Company Description
National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways & Coasts (NTCPWC) is the technology arm of the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, providing innovative and indigenous solutions for the port and maritime sector. Based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, NTCPWC focuses on applied research, education, and technology transfer to address industry challenges while promoting advancements in maritime technology.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role for a PCB Engineer located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The candidate will be responsible for PCB design, assembly, testing, hardware integration, sensor interfacing, and troubleshooting of electronic systems used in maritime, port, and industrial applications.
The role requires hands-on experience in PCB development, including schematic design, PCB layout, component selection, soldering, board bring-up, testing, debugging, and hardware troubleshooting. The candidate will work closely with embedded and engineering teams to develop, test, and deploy reliable electronic hardware solutions.
Position: PCB Engineer
Engagement Type: Internship
Location: Chennai
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop PCB schematics and layouts for embedded and electronic systems
Perform component selection, placement, routing, and PCB design
Work with single-layer, double-layer, and multilayer PCB designs as required
Provide hands-on support for PCB assembly, soldering, rework, and board bring-up
Assemble and test prototype PCBs and electronic circuits
Interface sensors, actuators, connectors, relays, and other electronic components
Perform hardware testing, debugging, fault identification, and troubleshooting
Use multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other electronic testing equipment
Diagnose issues related to power supply, signal integrity, connectivity, and component failures
Work with microcontrollers and embedded platforms for hardware integration
Support communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and RS485
Perform hardware validation and functional testing of PCB assemblies
Prepare and maintain BOMs, Gerber files, schematics, PCB files, and technical documentation
Coordinate with embedded firmware and system integration teams during development and testing
Support prototype development, field testing, installation, and commissioning when required
Follow appropriate grounding, shielding, EMI/EMC, and electrical safety practices
Qualifications & Skills
Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical Engineering (EEE), Embedded Systems, or related field (Mandatory)
Hands-on experience in PCB designing, assembly, soldering, testing, and troubleshooting (Mandatory)
Strong understanding of electronic components, circuits, and hardware systems
Experience with PCB design software such as Altium Designer, KiCad, Eagle, OrCAD, or similar tools
Knowledge of schematic design, PCB layout, routing, and multilayer PCB design
Experience with hardware bring-up and debugging
Hands-on experience using multimeter, oscilloscope, soldering station, DC power supply, and other testing equipment
Experience with sensor interfacing and embedded hardware integration
Familiarity with ESP32, Arduino, STM32, or similar microcontroller platforms is an added advantage
Knowledge of communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and RS485
Understanding of power supply, grounding, protection, and signal conditioning circuits
Knowledge of PCB manufacturing, Gerber generation, and PCB assembly processes
Familiarity with EMI/EMC and electrical safety practices is preferred
Freshers with strong hands-on PCB projects, prototyping, and hardware development experience may also apply
Good analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary engineering teams
How to Apply
Interested candidates may submit their resume and relevant documents for consideration via email:
hr@ntcpwc.iitm.ac.in

Work arrangement
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