Hardware Design Engineer

Posted Date: 16-Sep-2026 Hardware Design Engineer By Alumni Placement Officer Fizza Riaz Full Time Shibli Design Center SHIBLI is looking for a Hardware Design Engineer to join our Design Center in Islamabad. This role focuses on designing, developing, and validating PCBs for embedded electronic systems. Job Category: Shibli Design Center Job Type: Full Time Job Location: Islamabad Job Experience: 2-5 Years Gender: Any Job Summary The Hardware Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, validating, and documenting high-quality printed circuit boards (PCBs) for embedded electronic systems. The role includes schematic design, PCB layout, component selection, signal integrity analysis, prototype support, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable, manufacturable, and high-performance hardware solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and develop multilayer PCB layouts using industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Altium Designer), ensuring optimal signal integrity, power distribution, thermal management, and mechanical compatibility.Create, interpret, and review electronic schematics and system architectures to develop PCB designs that meet functional, performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.Select and optimize electronic components and their placement considering electrical performance, thermal characteristics, manufacturability, cost, availability, and product lifecycle.Apply best practices for signal integrity, power integrity, high-speed routing, and EMC/EMI compliance to ensure robust and reliable hardware performance.Design PCBs following Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Testability (DFT) principles, while coordinating with manufacturing partners to support efficient production.Support prototype fabrication, board bring-up, hardware debugging, troubleshooting, validation testing, and resolution of design-related issues throughout the product lifecycle.Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including schematics, PCB layout files, Bills of Materials (BOMs), fabrication and assembly files, engineering change documentation, and configuration records.Ensure designs comply with IPC standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational quality procedures by participating in design reviews, failure analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.Collaborate effectively with hardware, firmware, FPGA, mechanical, manufacturing, procurement, and project management teams to support product development from concept through production.Stay abreast of emerging PCB design technologies, electronic components, industry standards, and engineering best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation. Education BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognised institution. Experience Minimum 2 years of experience in PCB design and hardware development. Technical Skills Proficiency in PCB design and schematic capture tools, preferably Altium Designer.Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles.Experience in multilayer PCB design, signal integrity, power integrity, high-speed routing, and EMC/EMI mitigation techniques.Familiarity with PCB fabrication, assembly processes, IPC standards, and DFM/DFA/DFT practices.Knowledge of microcontrollers, microprocessors, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I²C, USB, Ethernet), and embedded hardware design.Experience with FPGA and/or ASIC design is an added advantage. Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Attention to detail with a commitment to quality.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills. Apply