Utah State University

Printed Circuit Board Designer

Utah State University$60K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates degree, certificate, or relevant electronics experience required.
  • Strong knowledge of electronic components and their functions.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with electrical engineers on advanced technology PCB designs.
  • Design various types of circuit boards, including rigid and flexible designs.
  • Coordinate with mechanical engineers for optimal board size and mechanical fit.
  • Engage in all stages of hardware development including design to assembly.
  • Review footprints and 3D models with the librarian for accuracy.
  • Assist in power integrity and signal integrity procedures with senior technologists.
  • Work with manufacturers on design for manufacturability (DFM).
  • Support the creation of printed wiring assembly (PWA) drawings.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the PCB domain.
  • Collaboration with a diverse team of electrical and mechanical engineers.
  • Engagement in all phases of hardware development encompasses a variety of skills.
  • Potential for roles to grow with advancements in technology and practices.
Full Job Description
Job ID: 9060
Date Posted:August 5, 2026

The selected candidate will work in the EDA software environment, working with electrical and mechanical engineers in design and manufacture of leading-edge printed circuit board designs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Works with electrical engineers in the design of class 3 space leading-edge technology printed circuit board designs
  • Designs rigid, rigid-flex, and flex circuit boards, from high-speed digital, high power, to sensitive analog and RF boards
  • Works with mechanical engineers ensuring board size, keep outs, and overall mechanical fit
  • Works in all phases of hardware development including PCB design, board fabrication and assembly
  • Works with the librarian to review footprints and 3D models to ensure correct part fitment
  • Works with PCB design senior technologist on stack ups, power integrity, and signal integrity
  • Works with PCB manufacturers on DFM
  • Assists with PWA drawings

Required Qualifications:
  • Associates degree, certificate, or applicable electronics experience required
  • Must have a strong working knowledge of electronic components and their basic functions
  • Must work well independently with minimal supervision and in a team
  • Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or other U.S. person

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Xpedition Layout.
  • Experience as a PCB Designer in a variety of PCB Designs.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical drawings and data sheets

Salary Range: $60,000 - $110,000
  • Salary is commensurate on education and relevant experience


This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role, level, location, market conditions, and individual qualifications, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range displayed in the job advertisement reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations. Specific salary details for a candidate's preferred location can be provided by the recruiter or HR manager during the hiring process.

The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 7 days; however, it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact [email protected].

About Utah State University

Utah State University (USU) is a public land-grant research university in Logan, Utah. It is the flagship institution of the Utah State University System. USU offers programs in agriculture, engineering, business, economics, natural resources, and other fields. The university has about 17,000 students and 1,500 faculty members. USU is known for its research in agriculture, ecology, and engineering. The university has a large campus with many research facilities and a strong athletic program.
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