Senior Electrical Engineer - PCB Designer

Lab37

$120K — $180K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience designing PCBAs for production hardware.
  • Proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic and layout workflows.
  • Experience with multi-layer boards and high-speed design practices.
  • Strong understanding of mixed-signal layout and EMI/EMC fundamentals.
  • Hands-on experience with board bring-up and debugging.
  • Experience with microcontrollers and communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, NFC/RFID).
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes and regulatory standards (FCC, CE, UL).

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end PCB/PCBA design in Altium, including circuit design and manufacturing documentation.
  • Design and layout multi-layer boards with controlled impedance and high-speed interfaces.
  • Apply best practices for signal and power integrity, including shielding and grounding strategies.
  • Incorporate regulatory compliance requirements for EMC/EMI and electrical safety standards.
  • Contribute to CAD libraries while maintaining design standards.
  • Collaborate with firmware and controls teams for board bring-up and validation testing.
  • Interface with external test labs for pre-compliance testing and certification.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA options.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance.
  • Voluntary insurance options for critical illness and accidents.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • Generous time-off policies including paid vacation and holidays.
  • Paid parental leave and bereavement leave.
Full Job Description
Role Overview

Lab37 Robotics is seeking a PCBA Design Engineer to lead the design, layout, and release of high-reliability PCBAs used in next-generation robotic food-production systems.

This role requires strong hands-on expertise in Altium Designer, multi-layer PCB layout, and high-speed design practices, along with the ability to collaborate closely with mechanical, firmware, controls, and manufacturing teams.

You will own multiple boards across motor control, sensors, communications, and power distribution-from early concept through pilot builds and production.
What you'll do
  • Own end-to-end PCB/PCBA design in Altium:
    • Circuit design
    • Schematic capture
    • Component selection
    • Stackup definition
    • Design rules
    • Layout
    • Manufacturing documentation and release packages
  • Design multi-layer boards (4+ layers), including:
    • Controlled impedance routing
    • High-speed interfaces
    • Mixed-signal layouts
  • Apply best practices for SI/PI/EMI:
    • Return path continuity
    • Decoupling strategy
    • Power integrity
    • Shielding, grounding, and noise reduction
  • Incorporate regulatory compliance requirements:
    • EMC/EMI
    • ESD
    • Electrical safety standards for commercial robotic systems
  • Contribute to CAD libraries (symbols, footprints, 3D models) while maintaining design standards
  • Partner with firmware and controls teams on:
    • Board bring-up
    • Debugging
    • Validation testing
    • Iteration based on real-world performance
  • Collaborate with manufacturing partners on:
    • DFM / DFA / DFT
    • Stackup documentation
    • Panelization
    • Test strategy
    • Production issue resolution
  • Interface with external test labs for:
    • Pre-compliance testing
    • Formal certification (FCC, UL, etc.)
    • Failure mitigation
  • Participate in design reviews and contribute to system-level architecture decisions


What we are looking for
  • 5+ years of experience designing PCBAs for production hardware
  • Proficiency with Altium Designer (schematic, layout, release workflows)
  • Experience with multi-layer boards and high-speed design:
    • Controlled impedance
    • Differential pairs
    • Length matching
    • Via strategies
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Mixed-signal layout
    • Grounding and return paths
    • Decoupling
    • EMI/EMC fundamentals
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Board bring-up
    • Debugging
    • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Experience with some or all of:
    • Microcontrollers
    • Motor control hardware
    • CAN
    • Ethernet
    • NFC/RFID
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes:
    • DFM / DFA / DFT
    • Working with CM, fabrication, and assembly vendors
  • Experience with regulatory standards:
    • FCC
    • CE
    • IEC / UL
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, iterative environment


What else you need to know

Our work environment is fast-paced and dynamic, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and fun. We believe that a stimulating and enjoyable workplace is key to driving innovation and achieving excellence. At Lab37 Robotics, every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of food production, and we are committed to supporting our employees' growth and success.

Pay and benefits: We are looking for best in class for both talent and work ethic and provide benefits and pay to match.

Join us at Lab37 Robotics and be a part of a forward-thinking company that's transforming the way the world approaches food.

The base starting rate for this role is $120,000 - $180,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Benefits Summary:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options)
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term)
  • Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
  • Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children
  • Pet insurance discount (Fetch)
  • 401(k)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
  • Time Off policies
    • Paid Vacation Time (1h for every 26h worked)
    • 8 paid holidays per year
    • Paid sick time
    • Paid Bereavement leave
    • Paid Parental Leave.

Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?

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