Position SummaryDesigns moderately complex printed circuit boards up to 10 layers with digital, analog, and power circuits. Works independently and in teams; acts as checker for others' work. Generates detailed and accurate documentation to support high volume manufacturing, while maintaining and improving design rules and collaborating across functions.
Job Duties/Responsibilities- Designs PCB layouts up to 10 layers, placing and routing components ensuring compliance with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing requirements.
- Performs Design Rule Checks (DRC), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA) checks.
- Leads and actively participates in design reviews with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and process engineers.
- Maintain and improve PCB design rules, standards, and checklists, incorporating lessons learned and industry/customer requirements.
- Work closely with PCB fabrication houses to resolve fabrication issues and optimize manufacturability.
- Create and revise all required files and documentation for fabrication and assembly, entering them into the PLM system.
- Prepares, reviews, and submits Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Tool Change Orders (TCOs) for design changes.
- Maintain and update SMT and thru-hole component libraries in PCB and CAD systems.
- Mentors and supports junior PCB designers in best practices and design standards.
- Applies advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis to resolve complex design and process issues.
- Ensures compliance with company and industry standards, quality, and safety requirements.
Experience Required- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field with 3-5 years of PCB design experience; or Associate's degree with 5-7 years of experience.
- Proficient in Cadence Allegro 23 or higher, Altium, and PADS PCB design software, including constraint managers.
- Experience with schematic capture software such as Cadence Concept HDL.
- Some familiarity with SolidWorks or other mechanical CAD tools.
- Knowledge of IPC standards, dimensional tolerancing, and PCB fabrication processes.
- CID+ certification preferred.
- Ability to evaluate, diagnose, troubleshoot design issues, and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Work EnvironmentThis position is an on-site role, with 1 flex day per week of remote work.
CompetenciesBuilding and Supporting Teams
Communicating Effectively
Delivering High Quality Work
Evaluating and Implementing Ideas
Prioritizing and Organizing Work
Supporting Organizational Goals
Compensation DataThe salary range for this role is $101,000/year - $115,000/year.
The salary range listed is based on market data and internal benchmarks. Actual compensation may vary depending on a candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.
Compensation and BenefitsOur benefit package is comprehensive and includes Medical Insurance; Dental Insurance; Vision Insurance; 401(K); Flexible Spending Accounts; Paid Vacation/Holidays; Short Term Disability; Long Term Disability; Tuition Reimbursement.
