Printed Circuit Board Design Engineer

Company Description ScratchNest is a product engineering and manufacturing company building the next generation of intelligent electronics in India. The team designs hardware from first principles, integrating electronics, embedded software, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to solve real-world problems. With the vision “Build in India. ScratchNest engineers products from the ground up, offering opportunities to work on end-to-end hardware development.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design Engineer role based in Noida. The PCB Design Engineer will be responsible for translating system and electrical requirements into robust PCB architectures, including schematic creation and board layout. The role involves collaborating with electronics, firmware, and mechanical teams to optimize designs for performance, manufacturability, and reliability. Day-to-day activities include component selection, signal integrity and power integrity analysis, design reviews, documentation, and coordination with manufacturing partners for prototyping and production. The engineer will also support testing, debugging, and iterative improvement of PCB designs to meet product and regulatory standards.
Qualifications
Circuit design and analog design skills to develop stable, reliable electronic subsystems
Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles for power, signal integrity, and system-level design
Board layout expertise, including placement, routing, and design for manufacturability
Experience with radio frequency (RF) design or RF-aware layout for high-speed or wireless applications
Proficiency with PCB CAD tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, OrCAD, or similar)
Understanding of PCB fabrication processes, assembly constraints, and industry standards
Ability to interpret datasheets, schematics, and technical documentation, and to conduct design reviews
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams
Experience - 0 to 1 year

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