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We are seeking an experienced
PCB Design Engineer to join the Paragon Program Hardware Engineering team. This role is ideal for a highly skilled PCB professional with extensive experience in the design and development of complex industrial electronic products. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality, manufacturable, and reliable hardware solutions for mission-critical applications.
Key Skills & Technical RequirementsECAD Design Tools- Proficiency in Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, or Mentor Xpedition, including Constraint Manager, 3D visualization, and DRC verification.
High-Speed Layout & Signal Integrity- Strong understanding of controlled impedance design, differential pair routing, length matching, propagation delay analysis, skew management, and advanced via structures such as back-drilling.
Power Integrity & Thermal Management- Experience with Power Distribution Network (PDN) design, decoupling optimization, current density analysis, thermal vias, and thermal management techniques.
Advanced PCB Technologies- Hands-on expertise with HDI designs, microvias, blind and buried vias, rigid-flex architectures, and complex multilayer stackups (12+ layers).
Design for Manufacturing (DFx)- Knowledge of DFM, DFA, and DFT methodologies, ICT/FCT test strategies, panelization techniques, and production readiness processes.
Documentation & Manufacturing Data- Ability to generate and manage ODB++, IPC-2581, Gerber X2, IPC-356 netlists, BOM documentation, and MCAD integration files such as STEP.
Industry Standards & Compliance- Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-7351, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610) and relevant IEC standards including IEC 61000 (EMC), IEC 61010-1 (Safety), and IEC 60068 (Environmental).
Key Responsibilities- Lead end-to-end PCB layout activities, including constraint definition, stack-up development, component placement, routing, verification, documentation, and NPI support.
- Develop robust, high-quality PCB designs optimized for signal integrity, power integrity, thermal performance, EMC compliance, manufacturability, and testability.
- Ensure compliance with safety, creepage, clearance, isolation, and environmental requirements for industrial applications.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Hardware Engineering, Signal Integrity/Power Integrity, Mechanical Engineering, Compliance, Test Engineering, and Manufacturing.
- Support prototype builds, design reviews, troubleshooting, and design optimization throughout the product lifecycle.
Required Qualifications- 5+ years of hands-on PCB layout and design experience supporting industrial, embedded, or ruggedized electronic products.
- Advanced proficiency in Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, and/or Mentor Xpedition.
- Proven track record of delivering complex, high-speed, controlled-impedance, power-dense, and isolated PCB designs, including HDI and rigid-flex technologies.
- Strong expertise in EMC-conscious layout techniques, power integrity (PI), thermal management, and creepage/clearance requirements.
- Experience designing multilayer PCB assemblies ranging from simple designs to complex 12+ layer boards.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future* - Applications will be accepted until Sep 30, 2026
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Compensation & Benefits
$100,000- $118,000 per year + Cost of Living Allowance
Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
Additional Information
- Onsite role
- ⚠ Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future. Candidates requiring sponsorship will not be considered.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
