Job Description:Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced PCB Design Engineer with advanced proficiency in Altium Designer, and a strong background in high voltage and high current PCB design, as well as signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI). This role is critical to the development of robust, high-performance electronic systems used in demanding mass production applications such as industrial, automotive, or power electronics.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Design and layout of multi-layer PCBs using Altium Designer, optimized for high voltage and high current (up to [insert current]) and Power Converter applications.</li><li>Ensure compliance with creepage and clearance standards, including pollution standards, insulation coordination, and thermal management best practices.</li><li>Perform signal integrity and power integrity analysis to ensure reliable operation under dynamic load conditions.</li><li>Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to optimize component placement, routing, and enclosure integration.</li><li>Generate complete manufacturing documentation including Gerber/ODB++ files, BOMs, and assembly drawings.</li><li>Setup DRC/ERC checks and validate designs against IPC and safety standards (e.g., IPC-2221, UL, IEC).</li><li>Support prototype builds, bring-up, and debugging of high-power circuits.</li><li>Create and maintain a central Altium Library for use by other engineers</li><li>Create rules and templates for when adding new library components</li></ul>Required Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>7+ years of experience in PCB design with 3+ years using Altium Designer.</li><li>Proven experience designing high voltage, high current PCBs for Power Conversion, including thermal and mechanical considerations, up to 8 layers or more.</li><li>Experience with power electronics, motor drives, or industrial control systems.</li><li>Experience in medium or high-speed digital design</li><li>Strong understanding of SI/PI principles, high-frequency current flow, parasitic inductance, capacitance and coupling; impedance control, decoupling strategies, and PDN design.</li><li>Familiarity with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques and safety compliance standards.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Understanding of cost implications of design choices</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience with power electronics, motor drives, or industrial control systems.</li><li>Familiarity with rigid-flex and HDI PCB technologies.</li><li>Experience with simulation tools such as PDN Analyzer,  HyperLynx, Sigrity, or ANSYS SIwave.</li><li>Knowledge of regulatory standards such as UL, IEC 60950, or IEC 61010.</li></ul>At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.<h1>Culture is our Passion</h1>

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PCB Design Engineer

Job Description:Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced&nbsp;PCB Design Engineer&nbsp;with advanced proficiency in&nbsp;Altium Designer, and a strong background in&nbsp;high voltage and high current PCB design, as well as&nbsp;signal integrity (SI)&nbsp;and&nbsp;power integrity (PI). This role is critical to the development of robust, high-performance electronic systems used in demanding mass production applications such as industrial, automotive, or power electronics.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Design and layout of multi-layer PCBs using&nbsp;Altium Designer, optimized for high voltage and high current (up to [insert current]) and Power Converter applications.</li><li>Ensure compliance with&nbsp;creepage and clearance&nbsp;standards, including pollution standards, insulation coordination, and thermal management best practices.</li><li>Perform&nbsp;signal integrity&nbsp;and&nbsp;power integrity&nbsp;analysis to ensure reliable operation under dynamic load conditions.</li><li>Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to optimize component placement, routing, and enclosure integration.</li><li>Generate complete manufacturing documentation including Gerber/ODB++ files, BOMs, and assembly drawings.</li><li>Setup DRC/ERC checks and validate designs against IPC and safety standards (e.g., IPC-2221, UL, IEC).</li><li>Support prototype builds, bring-up, and debugging of high-power circuits.</li><li>Create and maintain a central Altium Library for use by other engineers</li><li>Create rules and templates for when adding new library components</li></ul>Required Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>7+ years of experience in PCB design with 3+ years using&nbsp;Altium Designer.</li><li>Proven experience designing&nbsp;high voltage, high current PCBs for Power Conversion, including thermal and mechanical considerations, up to 8 layers or more.</li><li>Experience with&nbsp;power electronics, motor drives, or industrial control systems.</li><li>Experience in medium or high-speed digital design</li><li>Strong understanding of&nbsp;SI/PI principles, high-frequency current flow, parasitic inductance, capacitance and coupling; impedance control, decoupling strategies, and PDN design.</li><li>Familiarity with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques and safety compliance standards.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Understanding of cost implications of design choices</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience with&nbsp;power electronics, motor drives, or industrial control systems.</li><li>Familiarity with&nbsp;rigid-flex&nbsp;and&nbsp;HDI&nbsp;PCB technologies.</li><li>Experience with simulation tools such as PDN Analyzer, &nbsp;HyperLynx,&nbsp;Sigrity, or&nbsp;ANSYS SIwave.</li><li>Knowledge of regulatory standards such as&nbsp;UL,&nbsp;IEC 60950, or&nbsp;IEC 61010.</li></ul>At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.<h1>Culture is our Passion</h1>

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