ECAD specialist/PCB designer – Sønderborg, Denmark
In this specialist role, you’ll work across our product lines to ensure that designs meet requirements for manufacturability, robustness, and long-term use. OJ Electronics – a Danish producer of electronic controls for underfloor heating, HVAC drives, and controllers – is looking for an ECAD specialist to join our R&D team in Sønderborg, Denmark.
Read more Apply In this position, you’ll be responsible for PCB layout and ECAD-related work across our portfolio of technically advanced products. Your focus will be on translating schematics into high-quality layouts, maintaining ECAD libraries and design rules, and ensuring that designs meet requirements for manufacturability, reliability, and performance.
Reporting to our R&D manager, hardware, you’ll be an influential member of a strong team working closely with colleagues in hardware development, mechanics, production technology, and testing. Your role As part of the R&D team, you will collaborate with hardware engineers and other specialists to deliver consistent, high-quality PCB designs across product platforms.
Specifically, your role will involve: Designing PCB layouts for multilayer boards, including mixed-signal and power-electronic designs Supporting hardware engineers throughout the schematic-to-layout process Maintaining and developing ECAD libraries, footprints, and design rules Ensuring compliance with Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and Design for Test (DfT) principles Preparing production data such as Gerber/ODB++, stackups, and assembly documentation Collaborating with mechanics, production technology, and test to ensure robust and manufacturable designs A central role in ensuring high-quality, robust PCB designs Responsibility for developing and maintaining layout standards and ECAD best practices Must-have qualifications A relevant technical background in electronics, electrical engineering, or similar – whether gained through formal education or substantial practical experience Several years of experience with professional PCB layout and ECAD tools Strong understanding of electronic circuits, including analog/digital and power electronics Experience with multilayer PCB design and mixed-signal layouts Familiarity with ECAD tools such as OrCAD/Allegro, Altium, or similar Understanding of DfM and how layout decisions affect production and product quality Experience preparing production documentation Structured and detail-oriented working approach Clear technical communication in English Nice-to-have qualifications Experience with EMC-aware PCB design and signal integrity considerations Knowledge of power-electronic layouts or high-current designs Experience with ECAD library management and design-rule development Familiarity with PCB manufacturing processes and board-house constraints Experience working with hardware, mechanics, and production teams across the product lifecycle Exposure to simulation tools or basic signal/thermal analysis Working at OJ At OJ Electronics, you’ll find an informal, open and collaborative culture where people take pride in doing quality work.
We offer: A flat organisational structure where decisions are made quickly Opportunities to grow your expertise and responsibility over time A healthy work-life balance and flexible working hours Competitive salary and pension package A modern workplace with canteen and good facilities Employee satisfaction has consistently remained above 80 for several years – and we take pride in maintaining a workplace where people truly thrive.Please note that this position is based in Sønderborg, Denmark, and requires your physical presence on site. This is not a hybrid or remote position. The application process For this position, we will be interviewing on an ongoing basis until we find the right person.
ApplyContactJan Thomas JustesenR&D ManagerMail: jtj@ojelectronics.comMobile: 53564288 Apply Now that you are interested... Focus on leadershipFocus on leadership helps keep employee satisfaction and well-being levels high at OJ Electronics.Read more Your benefitsLearn more about what we expect if you apply for an open position and what you can expect when you join our recruitment process.Learn more We Are SpecialistsAt OJ Electronics we are experts in electronic controls for Electric Floor Heating and HVAC Controls & Drives.Learn more Share: Headquarters Stenager 13 B DK-6400 Sønderborg Tel.: 73 12 13 14 oj@ojelectronics.com Jobs About us Meet us Your benefits Trainee programme Contact Follow usWatch our videos and keep yourself updated by following us on the social media platforms: Copyright © 2001 - 2026 OJ Electronics A/S, All rights reserved.
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