PCB Engineer Intern, Chennai

PCB Engineer Intern

National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC) - Chennai

About the Role

This is a full-time, on-site internship role located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop PCB schematics and layouts for embedded and electronic systems.
• Perform component selection, placement, routing, and PCB design.
• Work with single-layer, double-layer, and multilayer PCB designs.
• Provide hands-on support for PCB assembly, soldering, rework, and board bring-up.
• Assemble and test prototype PCBs and electronic circuits.
• Interface sensors, actuators, connectors, relays, and other electronic components.
• Perform hardware testing, debugging, fault identification, and troubleshooting.
• Use multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other electronic testing equipment.
• Diagnose issues related to power supply, signal integrity, connectivity, and component failures.
• Work with microcontrollers and embedded platforms for hardware integration.
• Support communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and RS485.
• Perform hardware validation and functional testing of PCB assemblies.
• Prepare and maintain BOMs, Gerber files, schematics, PCB files, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with embedded firmware and system integration teams.
• Support prototype development, field testing, installation, and commissioning.
• Follow appropriate grounding, shielding, EMI/EMC, and electrical safety practices.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• PCB design software such as Altium Designer, KiCad, Eagle, OrCAD, or similar tools.
• PCB design knowledge including schematic design, PCB layout, routing, and multilayer PCB design.
• Experience with hardware bring-up and debugging.
• Hands-on experience using multimeter, oscilloscope, soldering station, DC power supply, and other testing equipment.
• Experience with sensor interfacing and embedded hardware integration.
• Familiarity with ESP32, Arduino, STM32, or similar microcontroller platforms is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and RS485.
• Understanding of power supply, grounding, protection, and signal conditioning circuits.
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing, Gerber generation, and PCB assembly processes.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC and electrical safety practices is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical Engineering (EEE), Embedded Systems, or related field (Mandatory).
• Hands-on experience in PCB designing, assembly, soldering, testing, and troubleshooting (Mandatory).
• Strong understanding of electronic components, circuits, and hardware systems.
• Freshers with strong hands-on PCB projects, prototyping, and hardware development experience may also apply.
• Good analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary engineering teams.