PCB Design Engineer

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Description

• Design and develop PCB layouts for the palm vein scanner, focusing on high-resolution imaging, sensor integration, and secure data handling. • Create detailed PCB schematics and work with electrical engineers to define component placement, routing, and signal integrity, ensuring robust security measures. • Implement and validate security features in PCB design, including secure boot mechanisms, encryption, and anti-tamper protections similar to those used in hardware wallets. • Conduct signal integrity and thermal analysis to ensure PCB designs meet performance requirements and maintain reliability under operational conditions. • Generate and maintain PCB design documentation, including schematics, layout files, assembly drawings, and testing procedures. • Coordinate with fabrication and assembly partners to ensure PCBs are manufactured and assembled according to design specifications and security standards. • Troubleshoot and resolve design issues during prototype development and production, including analysis of failure modes and design adjustments. • Stay informed about advancements in PCB design technology, biometric systems, and security practices to apply best practices and innovative solutions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in PCB design and layout, with a focus on high-resolution imaging systems and secure designs. • Proficiency with PCB design tools such as Autodesk Eagle, Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or similar. • Strong understanding of electronic components, circuit design, and signal integrity principles relevant to imaging and sensor applications. • Knowledge of security measures for embedded systems, including secure boot, encryption, and anti-tamper technologies. • Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) principles to ensure design quality and testability. • Familiarity with PCB fabrication processes and assembly techniques, including considerations for secure and precise sensor integration. • Ability to perform thermal and electrical analysis to optimize PCB performance in biometric systems. • Experience with Gerber file generation and working with PCB manufacturing and assembly vendors. • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills to address and resolve design challenges effectively. • Experience with flexible or rigid-flex PCB design for compact or integrated systems. • Knowledge of RF PCB design and EMI/EMC considerations relevant to sensor systems. • Familiarity with mechanical CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) for integration with device enclosures. • Experience in automated design tools for signal integrity and thermal analysis. • Understanding of biometric systems and their specific PCB design requirements. • Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.