PCB Design Engineer

Waypoint Human Capital • $115K — $180K *
Huntsville, AL 35810In-Person
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of PCB design experience in industrial automation or electronics manufacturing.
  • Strong circuit design and electrical system design skills, including schematic creation.
  • Proficiency in CAD software for mechanical-electrical integration, such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
  • Hands-on experience with FPGA programming and digital logic design using SystemVerilog or VHDL.
  • Good understanding of electrical codes including NEC and NFPA 70 compliance.
  • Expertise in debugging electronic systems with tools like oscilloscopes and MATLAB.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages like Python or Perl for automation.

Responsibilities

  • Design PCB layouts using advanced CAD software, maintaining electrical and mechanical standards.
  • Collaborate with engineers and manufacturing teams to create effective PCB designs.
  • Conduct signal integrity and root cause analyses to address PCB performance issues.
  • Integrate FPGA, SoC, and PLCs into designs for enhanced functionality.
  • Perform schematic design and verification using simulation tools.
  • Prepare detailed documentation to support manufacturing and ensure compliance with building codes.
  • Engage in testing, debugging, and validation of prototypes using various tools and programming languages.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement savings plans with company matching contributions.
  • Paid time off and holiday leave.
  • Support for professional development and continued education.
  • Flexible work hours may be offered based on project needs.
Full Job Description
Position Title: PCB Design Engineer
Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Location: Huntsville, AL
Clearance: Secret
Salary Range: $115,000 - $180,000

Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop PCB layouts using advanced CAD software such as AutoCAD, Altium Designer, or similar tools, ensuring adherence to electrical and mechanical specifications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical engineers, firmware developers, and manufacturing specialists to translate system requirements into effective PCB designs.
  • Conduct thorough signal integrity analysis and root cause analysis to troubleshoot issues related to PCB performance and reliability.
  • Integrate FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), SoC (System on Chip), and programmable logic controllers into system designs for optimized functionality.
  • Perform electrical schematic design, simulation, and verification using tools like MATLAB, Simulink, SystemVerilog, or equivalent.
  • Support manufacturing processes by preparing detailed fabrication and assembly documentation while ensuring compliance with electrical building codes such as NEC (National Electrical Code) and NFPA 70 standards.
  • Engage in engineering testing, debugging, and validation of prototypes using oscilloscopes, ohmmeters, firmware programming in C++, Python, Perl or similar scripting languages.
  • Apply mechanical knowledge using Revit, MicroStation, or SolidWorks to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems within mechanical enclosures or assemblies.
  • Lead project scheduling efforts to meet deadlines while managing multiple design tasks efficiently.
  • Conduct system development verification and validation activities to guarantee product quality before mass production.
Required:
  • Proven experience designing PCBs for industrial automation, communications systems, or electronics manufacturing environments.
  • Strong background in electronics design including circuit design, electrical system design, schematic creation, and surface mount technology (SMT).
  • Familiarity with CAD software such as AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, SolidWorks or equivalent for mechanical-electrical integration.
  • Hands-on experience with FPGA programming and digital logic design using SystemVerilog or VHDL.
  • Knowledge of electrical codes including NEC standards and NFPA 70 compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability in debugging complex electronic systems utilizing oscilloscopes, multimeters (Ohmmeters), and simulation tools like MATLAB or Simulink.
  • Experience practicing in an industrial or manufacturing engineering role with exposure to automation systems and control systems engineering.
  • Skills in scripting languages such as Python or Perl for automation tasks and system testing procedures.
Desired:
  • Mechanical understanding relevant to product enclosure design or integration using Revit or MicroStation is a plus.
  • Familiarity with firmware development for embedded systems using C++, ARM microcontrollers or Arduino platforms is desirable.

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