PCB Design Assistant Manager
Job Description:
Job Ref: LR8W6386
Design and develop PCB-based control units for forklift systems:
- Motor controllers
- Power management boards (DC-DC converter, Relay, Microcontroller etc)
- Lighting & safety systems
- Sensor interface boards
- Perform circuit calculation & design:
- Current, voltage, power, thermal
- Timing, signal integrity, EMI/EMC
- Component derating calculation
- Thermal calculation for PCB & enclosures
Perform schematic capture and PCB layout using industry-standard tools (Altium Designer, Kicad, etc.)
Generate, review, and manage Gerber files, assembly files (Pick & Place), and BOM for manufacturing
Perform DFM/DFT reviews with manufacturing engineers
Validate hardware design through bench testing, lab measurement, and prototype evaluation
Interface with mechanical engineers to ensure optimal PCB integration into forklift structures (vibration, temperature, IP ratings)
Collaborate with software/control teams to ensure interface alignment (CAN, LIN, SPI, analog/digital IO)
Work with PCB manufacturers and EMS partners, release Gerber data and drawings for production
Prepare technical reports, test plans, and design validation documents
Provide technical support during pilot production and mass production.
Qualification and skill requirement
- Bachelors or masters degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in electronic hardware and PCB design for automotive or industrial products
- Hands-on experience with circuit calculation and analysis (DC/DC converters, H-bridge motor control, EMC/EMI filters, power devices)
- Strong skills in schematic capture, PCB layout, Gerber generation, and BOM management
- Strong understanding of EMC/EMI mitigation techniques and design-for-compliance
- Experience designing for automotive/industrial environments (temperature, vibration, ingress protection)
- Familiarity with CAN bus and industrial/automotive protocols
- Understanding of DFM/DFT principles
- Familiarity with Siemen NX, Teamcenter, Agile PLM, or similar data management systemsCommunicate with Engineering Department in Japan by Japanese/English.
Contact: Phuong Le - phuong.le@peopleprofilers.com - 0903432692
Required Skills:
Design