PCB Layout Developer

ELITS

• $80K — $95K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years of PCB layout design experience, preferably in telecom or embedded systems.
  • Proficiency with Cadence tools, especially Allegro and ACM.
  • Strong understanding of high-speed design principles and EMI/EMC best practices.
  • Experience with DDRx memory interfaces and power distribution networks.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute PCB layout activities for high-speed, multi-layer boards.
  • Apply and manage layout constraints ensuring signal and power integrity.
  • Collaborate on schematic reviews with digital designers.
  • Optimize component placement and routing for performance and efficiency.
  • Produce and maintain essential layout documentation and outputs.
  • Perform design rule checks (DRC) and electrical rule checks (ERC).
  • Work with multidisciplinary teams to align layout activities with project goals.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and dynamic team environment.
  • Opportunity to work with the latest technology in PCB design.
  • Supportive of professional growth and development opportunities.
  • Engagement in cross-functional projects.
  • Inclusive workplace with a focus on quality results.
Full Job Description
ELITS is now looking for an experienced PCB Layout Developer to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • PCB Layout Development: Lead and execute PCB layout activities for high-speed, multi-layer digital and mixed-signal boards.
  • Constraint Management: Apply and manage layout constraints using Cadence tools, particularly Allegro Constraint Manager (ACM), ensuring signal integrity, power integrity, and compliance.
  • Schematic Review: Collaborate with digital designers to review and validate front-end constraints and schematics.
  • Design Optimization: Optimize component placement and routing for electrical performance, thermal efficiency, and mechanical requirements.
  • Documentation: Produce and maintain layout documentation, including Gerber files, assembly drawings, and fabrication outputs.
  • Quality Assurance: Perform DRC and ERC checks and participate in design reviews.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to align layout activities with system-level requirements and project timelines.

Qualifications:
  • Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or a related field.
  • Five or more years of experience in PCB layout design, preferably in telecom or embedded systems.

Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency with Cadence layout tools, especially Allegro and ACM.
  • Strong understanding of high-speed design principles, impedance control, and EMI/EMC best practices.
  • Experience reviewing and applying front-end design constraints.
  • Solid knowledge of PCB materials, stack-up design, and manufacturability considerations.
  • Familiarity with IPC standards and PCB fabrication processes.

Required Skills:
  • Experience with DDRx memory interfaces, SerDes technologies, and power distribution networks.
  • Deep understanding of signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI), especially during early placement and routing planning.
  • Ability to manage multiple layout projects and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.

Qualities:
  • Communicative, positive, and customer-oriented.
  • Strong analytical skills, logical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Responsible, autonomous, and resourceful.
  • Team-oriented, organized, and committed to quality results.
  • Creative and proactive, with ideas to improve products and processes.
  • Able to coordinate and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Are you a social, flexible, and structured person with a great interest in information technology? Do you find development, constructing, and use of the latest technologies challenging? In that case - send your application to us today!

This position is open to Canadian residents (persons with work permit in Canada).

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