PCB Layout Designer

Bitron is a multinational, family-owned industrial group with a clear vision: to create products and systems that help improve the quality of people's lives and the world around them. How do we do it? Through more than 8,000 employees who work every day to shape the future of tomorrow. Bitron, thanks to over 21 production plants and more than 500 R&D employees strategically distributed around the world, operates in the automotive, home appliance, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning), energy, and EV-Charging sectors, collaborating with the most important international manufacturers, assisting them not only in component production but also in development and design. Bitron is an equal-opportunity employer and embraces diversity equity and inclusion.

Bitron Group's Automotive Business Unit, led by Bitron Spa, is a leading global supplier with expertise in various components for the automotive market, such as Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), powertrain, transmissions, chassis, electric vehicles, motorcycles, and industrial vehicles. Our manufacturing plants are located in different parts of the world, which helps us be close to car manufacturers (OEMs) and find the best solutions for their needs, even for complex applications.

About the role:

As a PCB Layout Designer , you will be responsible for designing high-quality PCB layouts for automotive electronic products, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative automotive technologies in a dynamic R&D environment.

Main Responsibilities:

The role, within the Automotive R&D organization, will have the following main responsibilities:

• Design and layout of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) in compliance with industry standards and customer guidelines, ensuring that designs meet project requirements and are manufacturable with high yields and cost efficiency;
• Preparation of all production deliverables, including gerber files, drill charts, fabrication notes, and assembly documentation;
• Coordination of PCB fabrication with external suppliers.

Who we are looking for:

• Electronic Engineering degree or equivalent;
• At least 5 years working experience in similar position;
• Experience in footprint creation for master libraries, based on manufacturers’ datasheets and in accordance with IPC-2221 and IPC-7351 standards;
• Good knowledge of IPC standards for PCB design and manufacturing (IPC-A-600, IPC-6012, IPC-2221);
• Good understanding of PCB manufacturing and assembly processes;
• Strong expertise in controlled impedance routing;
• Strong expertise in DDR memory routing;
• Experience with Cadence Allegro;
• Good knowledge of OrCAD Capture CIS;
• Experience in fabrication panel design using CAM350;
• Knowledge of signal and power integrity for high-quality PCB layout is considered a plus.
• Proactivity, strong time management skills, and the ability to consistently meet deadlines complete the profile.
• Fluency in English and willingness to travel.

How to be successful in the role and at Bitron:

We are always on the lookout for ambitious individuals who share our values and are ready to embrace new challenges with one goal in mind: building the world of tomorrow. If you are ready for the next chapter in your career, join us at Bitron and get ready to unleash your full potential. We are excited to welcome you to our team!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status and basis of disability or any other personal characteristics.