TAE Technologies is seeking a skilled PCB Designer to support the development of custom electronic boards and devices. This role is responsible for PCB design, documentation, prototype bring-up, and validation of completed hardware. The ideal candidate combines strong layout and schematic skills with hands-on lab experience and a solid understanding of manufacturable electronic design.
About the Role- Design custom printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies.
- Create and maintain schematic symbols, PCB footprints, board layouts, and routing in Altium Designer.
- Perform component placement and multilayer PCB layout for boards ranging from 2 to 6 layers.
- Prepare complete manufacturing documentation packages, including schematics, assembly drawings, bills of materials, Gerber files, and output packages.
- Support circuit design activities for analog and digital electronics, including amplifiers, integrators, dividers, switches, drivers, power supply circuits etc.
- Simulate electrical circuits using at least one industry-standard tool such as LTspice, Micro-Cap, or Simulink.
- Build, inspect, and troubleshoot prototype boards and test units as needed.
- Verify and validate designed PCBs and electronic devices using lab equipment.
- Work with common and specialized electronic components and review supplier datasheets to ensure proper component selection and use.
- Perform soldering and rework of SMD components when required.
About You- 4+ years of experience in PCB design and electronic hardware development.
- Strong proficiency with Altium Designer, including schematic capture, PCB layout, Draftsman, OutputJob, and manufacturing package generation.
- Practical knowledge of analog and digital circuit design principles.
- Experience with multilayer PCB design, component libraries, and design documentation for manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators, and power supplies.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply component manufacturer datasheets.
- Strong ability to identify, solder, and rework surface-mount components.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting prototype and board assembly, hardware debug.
- Familiarity with design practices that improve manufacturability, testability, and reliability.
- Experience working in a fast-paced product development environment.
Key Competencies- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and documentation quality.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
- Clear communication and effective collaboration with engineering and production teams.
Education- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
At TAE Technologies, we consider a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and job-related knowledge, training; licenses and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements depending on the position offered (non-Sr., Sr., Lead or Manager). The compensation range for this role is: $115,000 - $145,000
* Generous benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (K) with company match, paid vacation + sick time, companywide December holiday, wellness program, parental leave
* Payment rewards: For referring talent, novel research, and patents
* A collaborative environment: An organization where talents and interests can plug in to different groups throughout the organization
* Potential for equity participation
* HQ in Southern California
* Employee events on and off-site
* A commitment to upholding and growing an inclusive organization
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