Research & Development Engineering

Your future job

As a Trainee in PCB Layout Design at Melexis, you will gain practical experience in electronic design and PCB development while working closely with experienced Hardware and R&D engineers. You will have the opportunity to develop your technical skills and contribute to real engineering projects in an international high-tech environment.

More specifically, you will:

• Support the creation and modification of PCB layouts based on electronic schematics and engineering requirements.
• Assist with component placement, routing, and basic PCB design optimization.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of PCB design documentation and production files.
• Review existing PCB layouts and help identify opportunities for improvements.
• Work with Hardware engineers and other R&D team members on PCB-related activities.
• Gain hands-on experience with PCB design tools and learn about PCB design and manufacturing requirements.
• Contribute to engineering projects while following established design and quality guidelines.

Your profile

• Ongoing education in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or a relevant technical field.
• Basic understanding of electronic circuits and the ability to read electronic schematics.
• Interest in PCB design and electronic hardware development.
• Good attention to detail and a structured approach to work.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
• Good computer literacy; familiarity with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer is considered an advantage.
• Team player with a self-driven and proactive attitude.
• Good communication skills in English.

We offer

• Paid student position with a competitive package.
• Flexible working hours (24–32 hours per week), allowing you to balance work and university commitments.
• Monthly food vouchers (100 EUR net).
• Additional holiday days to recharge.
• A challenging job in a dynamic high-tech international environment.
• Ownership of exciting projects while being guided by experienced professionals.
• An enjoyable, team-oriented, and professional atmosphere in a flat-structured organization.
• Versatile development opportunities.
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion

Melexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

About Melexis

Inspired by a passion for technology and engineering, Melexis designs, develops and delivers innovative micro-electronic solutions. They enable designers to turn ideas into applications that support the best imaginable future. The company’s advanced mixed-signal semiconductor sensors and actuators integrate sensing, driving and communication into next-generation products and systems. They improve safety, raise efficiency, support sustainability and enhance comfort.

Melexis is a world leader in automotive sensors. Today, on average, every new car produced worldwide contains 18 Melexis chips. Melexis uses this expertise to serve other markets as well: alternative mobility, smart appliances, smart buildings, robotics, energy management and digital health.

Melexis is headquartered in Belgium and employs over 2000 people in 18 locations worldwide. The company is publicly traded on Euronext Brussels (MELE).