diff --git a/backend/services/pcb_pipeline.py b/backend/services/pcb_pipeline.py
index 9ebd92e..b66a313 100644
--- a/backend/services/pcb_pipeline.py
+++ b/backend/services/pcb_pipeline.py
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ from backend.periscopex.cad_bridge import (
     write_cad_bridge,
 )
 from backend.periscopex.finding_engine import apply_decisions
+from backend.periscopex.functional_groups import build_placement_plan
 from backend.periscopex.graph import build_graph
 from backend.periscopex.models import ComponentConstraints, DesignGraph, LayoutGraph, ValidationReport
 from backend.periscopex.pcb_checks import assign_pcb_finding_ids, run_pcb_checks
diff --git a/tests/test_pcb_review.py b/tests/test_pcb_review.py
index 00dad76..bd79f1a 100644
--- a/tests/test_pcb_review.py
+++ b/tests/test_pcb_review.py
@@ -537,3 +537,10 @@ def test_gnd_stitch_info_when_signal_has_pour_but_no_via():
     layout.vias = [LayoutVia(x=10, y=0, net="GND", drill=0.3)]
     assert check_pcb_gnd_stitch(graph, layout) == []
 
+
+def test_pcb_pipeline_imports_build_placement_plan():
+    import backend.services.pcb_pipeline as pcb_pipeline
+    from backend.periscopex.functional_groups import build_placement_plan as expected
+
+    assert pcb_pipeline.build_placement_plan is expected
+