Position Title: Senior PCB Layout Designer
Department: NY Engineering To continue meeting our customers• mission-critical needs, PDC is seeking a
Senior PCB Layout Designer to join our engineering team.
This position is 100% onsite in Bohemia, New York, or Poway, California. PDC provides benefit options designed to support employees and their families. Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and applicable requirements. The compensation for this role will be $130,000 - $145,000 annually based on experience. This position requires a U.S Person or a person who can qualify for a Department of State or Department of Commerce License.
Position Summary: Reporting to the Director of Mechanical Engineering, you will develop printed circuit board (PCB) and hybrid circuit layouts that meet electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and reliability requirements. This is a hands-on design role working closely with electrical, mechanical, process, manufacturing, and supplier teams. You will also support electronics packaging using SolidWorks and mentor junior designers.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Design high-speed, high-density, multilayer PCBs and hybrid circuits, from component placement and routing through final release.
- Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and process engineers to resolve layout issues and confirm design requirements.
- Use SolidWorks to support electronics packaging, including PCB outlines, component envelopes, enclosures, mounting features, and connector locations.
- Create and update 3D models and mechanical drawings; verify fit, clearances, and alignment between PCB assemblies and packaging.
- Prepare and review PCB fabrication and assembly drawings, Gerber files, and other manufacturing data for accuracy and completeness.
- Work with suppliers and Purchasing to apply fabrication guidelines, resolve manufacturing questions, and verify tooling such as solder screens.
- Participate in design reviews and improve layouts for performance, manufacturability, cost, and reliability.
- Implement Engineering Change Notices and maintain controlled drawings, design files, guidelines, and checklists.
- Mentor junior designers; coordinate with IT and CAD vendors to resolve tool issues, maintain software, and protect design data through access controls and backups.
Must Haves - Minimum Requirements: - Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent technical training.
- 6• 8 years of PCB design experience, including hybrid circuits and discrete-component PCBs.
- Extensive experience with high-speed, high-density, multilayer layouts or related design challenges.
- SolidWorks proficiency for electronics packaging, 3D parts and assemblies, mechanical drawings, and PCB-to-enclosure fit and clearance checks.
- Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes and ability to produce accurate, manufacturable designs.
- Strong attention to detail, clear communication, and ability to work independently and collaboratively while meeting deadlines.
- Experience with Cadence Allegro X 24.1 (PCB layout), Cadence OrCAD X 24.1 (schematic capture), Pentalogix Viewmate Pro (Gerber editing), and BluePrint PCB (fabrication and assembly drawings).
Nice to Have: - Experience with Power and digital designs, single-board computers, and backplane layouts.
- Experience with aerospace or defense electronics and familiarity with PDC products.
- Experience with PADS or Intercept Mozaix / Pantheon.
Physical Demands: The physical demands of this position are generally associated with office and engineering workstation activities, including extended periods at a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform essential functions.
Disclaimer: This description summarizes the general nature and level of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. It is not a comprehensive list of duties. Responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice.
