PCB Layout Designer


Company:	Techtest Limited
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Hereford, HR2 6JZ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	24 Oct 2026

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Summary

If you are looking for a new challenge with a global market leader which designs and manufactures aerospace search and rescue equipment, HR Smith Group of Companies is the one for you. We have over 5 decades of experience and are dedicated to finding the perfect solutions for our customers. Working for us you will have the opportunity to be part of a fully integrated multidisciplinary business.

Based at our R&D facility at Rotherwas, an opportunity has arisen for a PCB Layout Designer to join the design team working on a range of state-of-the–art search and rescue products for the aviation industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design of multi-layered PCBs using Altium Designer CAD software.

• Achieve PCB data release to industry standards, including all manufacturing requirements, i.e. panelisation, solder masks etc

• To produce production design data, i.e. bill of materials, circuit diagrams, and placement guides to a consistent standard

• To work closely with electrical and manufacturing engineering staff to enable a concurrent design process

• To liaise closely with existing PCB suppliers and potential new suppliers to ensure consistent supplier performance

Benefits:

• Free onsite parking.

• Free refreshments (tea and coffee).

• Casual dress.

• Company social events.

• Opportunity for company bonuses.

• Cost of living reviews carried out annually by the Directors.

• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Long service holiday accrual scheme where you gain 1 extra holiday day per year from 5-10 years’ service up to a maximum of 26 days.

• Life Insurance Scheme – 3x annual salary.

We have a positive, professional, and welcoming environment; you will have the opportunity to work within a fully integrated multidisciplinary business. We offer good job security and stability with career development opportunities for the right candidate.

• Full time position.

• Salary commensurate with experience.

• Free internal training provided as required.

• Opportunities to progress, promote internally and up skill.

• Due to the nature of the business being a manufacturing environment, working from home arrangements are not available.

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