Schweitzer Engineering Labs

PCB Designer

Schweitzer Engineering Labs$66K — $99K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent professional experience
  • Experience with CAD tools (Allegro, Xpedition, Altium, Solidworks)
  • Experience creating and managing ECAD libraries
  • Strong communication skills for multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Strong attention to detail with multitasking ability
  • Customer service oriented

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop PCB layouts from schematics
  • Collaborate with engineers to create reliable PCB designs
  • Schedule and lead design review meetings
  • Apply engineering change orders (ECOs) to PCB layouts
  • Perform component placement and routing for signal integrity
  • Conduct layout-based simulations
  • Generate fabrication and assembly documentation

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned with an ESOP and 401(k) options
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off including 10 holidays and 12 days of vacation
  • Paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay
  • Employee growth opportunities through STEM courses and tuition assistance
  • Additional wellness and flexible spending benefits
Full Job Description
SEL is seeking a PCB Designer to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment designing printed circuit boards for high-reliability applications. In this role, you will contribute to the full PCB design lifecycle, partnering closely with engineers to create manufacturable, testable, and robust designs that meet demanding performance and quality requirements.

If you are an innovative, detail-oriented designer who thrives on solving complex layout challenges and delivering high-quality designs, this position is for you.

As a PCB Designer, a typical day might include the following:
  • Design and develop PCB layouts from schematics under the mentorship of experienced Designers and Engineers.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to translate schematic intent into reliable PCB designs.
  • Schedule and lead design review meetings for assigned projects, incorporating feedback and driving design improvements.
  • Apply engineering change orders (ECOs) to PCB layouts and associated documentation.
  • Perform component placement, routing, and design rule implementation with attention to signal integrity, power integrity, and manufacturability.
  • Perform Layout based simulations.
  • Generate fabrication and assembly documentation (Gerbers, drawings, BOMs) to support manufacturing.
  • Support PCB fabrication, assembly, and test by working with internal teams and external vendors to resolve design issues.
  • Adhere to and help maintain PCB design standards and IPC guidelines.


This job might be for you if:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline, OR equivalent professional experience
  • Experience with CAD tools (such as Allegro, Xpedition, Altium, Solidworks, or similar CAD platforms).
  • Experience creating and managing ECAD libraries (symbols, footprints, and components).
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple designs and deadlines.
  • Value to provide unmatched customer service.


What Sets This Role Apart:
  • Opportunity to work on complex, high variety, high-reliability products.
  • Involvement across the design development lifecycle.
  • Collaboration with highly skilled engineering teams on challenging technical problems.


Location Information:

Pullman, WA - This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

  • We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
  • We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
  • We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
  • Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.


Pay Range Information:

$32.00 - $48.00 per hour. Our salary ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants

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About Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) designs, manufactures, and supports products and services ranging from generator and transmission protection to distribution automation and control systems. Founded in 1982 by Edmund O. Schweitzer III, SEL is headquartered in Pullman, Washington, and has operations in over 80 countries. SEL's products and services are used by utilities, industrial companies, and transportation systems to ensure the safe and reliable operation of their power systems. SEL is known for its innovative solutions and commitment to customer service, and has won numerous awards for its products and workplace culture.
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