ECAD specialist / PCB designer – Sønderborg, Denmark

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High-quality PCB layout is central to the performance and reliability of OJ Electronics’ thermostats, HVAC controllers, and power-electronic drives. 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.

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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.



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Contact

Jan Thomas Justesen
R&D Manager
Mail: jtj@ojelectronics.com
Mobile: 53564288

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