Senior PCB Design & Hardware Verification Engineer (f/m/d)

Job Title

Senior PCB Design & Hardware Verification Engineer (f/m/d)

Role Summary

Design and verify complex multi-layer mixed-signal PCBs and manage associated hardware verification activities for manufacturing and test. The role works with cross-functional teams (Applications, Quality, Design) and external suppliers to deliver production-ready boards and verified test setups.

Experience Level

Senior - typically a candidate with substantial experience (commonly 7+ years) in PCB design and hardware verification.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities focus on PCB layout, supplier management, test setup verification, and hardware validation.

• Perform PCB layout and verification from provided schematics for complex multi-layer, mixed-signal designs.
• Manage external PCB manufacturing and assembly: request quotes, coordinate purchasing, and follow supplier processes.
• Organize and lead PCB layout review meetings with Applications, Quality, and Design teams.
• Support component library development for internal PCB design tools.
• Verify technical drawings for compatibility with tester, prober, and handler production setups.
• Track project status, escalate schedule or technical deviations, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Address supplier quality issues, request and verify corrective actions (CAR), and track supplier KPIs.
• Verify hardware optically and electrically using automated test equipment (ATE) and bench board checkers; create probe card analyzer recipes and board-checker programs.
• Maintain and repair hardware boards, sockets, and manage hardware shipments and verification reports.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience are listed first; desirable skills follow.

Must-have:

• Proven experience with complex mixed-signal, multi-layer PCB design and verification.
• Strong knowledge of PCB design practices, manufacturing processes, and assembly technologies.
• Experience using automated test equipment (ATE) and hardware verification tools.
• Proven ability to manage supplier interactions and resolve quality issues.
• Advanced organizational skills and experience working in international, cross-functional teams.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills; able to communicate with vendors and internal customers.

Nice-to-have:

• Project management skills.
• Experience with Altium Designer and Cadence Allegro.
• Programming skills in Python or Delphi for automation and tooling.

Education Requirements

Engineering degree in Electronics or equivalent education; equivalent practical experience is explicitly acceptable.

About the Company

Company: Renesas

Headquarters: Hitachinaka, Japan

Renesas is a global leader in embedded semiconductor solutions, providing high-quality products across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors. With over 22,000 employees in more than 30 countries, the company focuses on scalable solutions that enhance user experience and drive innovation while committed to sustainability and energy efficiency.