PCB Design Engineer Jobs

Explore PCB Design Engineer jobs with Ladders, where you can find vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. PCB Design Engineers create and refine printed circuit board designs that support reliable, manufacturable electronic products—from early concepts through testing and production.

What PCB Design Engineers Do

PCB Design Engineers translate electrical and mechanical requirements into board designs, schematics, and layouts. Their work may include component placement, routing, design rule checks, power and signal integrity analysis, and collaboration with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and test teams. Depending on the role, engineers may also support prototype builds, troubleshoot hardware, and prepare designs for production.

Skills and Tools Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for experience with PCB layout and schematic tools, electronic design automation (EDA) software, and design-for-manufacturing practices. Knowledge of high-speed digital design, analog circuits, RF, thermal management, EMC/EMI, and signal or power integrity can be valuable. Clear communication and cross-functional problem-solving help engineers move designs from requirements to dependable products.

Career Opportunities

PCB Design Engineers work across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, medical devices, automotive, consumer electronics, and semiconductor equipment. Career paths can include senior PCB design, hardware engineering, signal integrity, electrical engineering, technical leadership, and engineering management. Search current listings to find roles aligned with your experience, preferred industry, and career goals.

Find PCB Design Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Browse PCB Design Engineer openings and compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details to identify opportunities that fit your background. Job availability and requirements vary by employer and location.

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$160K - $500K+*

Drive innovative silicon design methodologies, overseeing subsystem and chip-level deliverables from micro-architecture to sign-off. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve optimal performa...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $260K *

Transform edge AI solutions by leading a talented engineering team. Drive the strategy for embedded systems and machine learning, ensuring impactful deployment of intelligent safety features for real...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform structural engineering solutions by designing and analyzing systems for mission-critical environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency in...

Texas, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $210K *

Advance your career by leading high voltage transmission line projects, utilizing PLS-CADD software. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and serve as a client-facing exp...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $108K *

Innovate high-performance AI network fabrics for accelerated computing. Engage with clients to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring optimal configurations for GPU clusters and data-center infrastructu...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in securing and optimizing OT/ICS networks for energy systems. As a senior engineer, you'll design network architectures, manage cybersecurity compliance, and collaborate with cross-fu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$121K - $164K *

Champion a team of analysts to enhance enterprise infrastructure services, ensuring reliable support and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align priorities and drive c...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $123K *

Unlock potential by leading supplier audits and performance evaluations. Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with industry standards while fostering str...

San Diego, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Manage and oversee retail banking construction programs, ensuring alignment with project goals. Collaborate with stakeholders, implement project management processes, and ensure compliance with qualit...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Help us drive engineering coordination across multiple capital projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with project priorities. This role requires strong organizational skills and the abilit...

Mackenzie, BCRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$208K - $429K *

Transform data ecosystems by leading strategic initiatives for data warehouses, analytics tools, and governance, driving impactful solutions for complex business challenges at scale while mentoring en...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in defining user experience strategy, managing a multi-disciplinary design team to deliver innovative, user-centered digital products while fostering collaboration and high-impact desi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Lead innovative geotechnical engineering projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions for transportation, hydroelectric, and civil infrastructure. Drive design, analysis...

Vancouver, BCRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$114K - $154K *

Innovate mechanical designs for solid rocket motors, integrating systems and components. Lead complex engineering projects, applying advanced techniques to ensure performance and reliability. Collabor...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$242K - $499K *

Drive the technical strategy and execution of our indexing infrastructure to enhance relevance and efficiency across various platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize architectur...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$190K - $275K *

Champion innovation in aerospace as a technical authority, leading system architecture and integration for advanced interceptor products while ensuring mission success and technical integrity across m...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$168K - $270K *

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Santa Clara, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Innovate the future of power systems by designing automated tools for transmission planning. Collaborate with engineers to enhance workflows, ensuring reliable results that utilities and developers tr...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $173K *

Drive impactful nuclear and commercial energy projects as a Senior Electrical Engineer, leading the design and implementation of complex electrical systems while ensuring engineering excellence and re...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $224K *

Lead the design and modernization of mission-critical SATCOM systems, ensuring seamless integration and lifecycle support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and ope...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance clinical database design, driving efficiency and innovation in data management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality in clinical tria...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative civil engineering projects, delivering high-quality site designs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance renewable energy and infrastructure d...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$129K - $220K *

Champion reliability across multiple manufacturing sites by analyzing equipment performance, implementing sustainable improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to reduce downtime and...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $149K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex product development projects by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving operational excellence from initiation to delivery in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$235K - $294K *

Lead and mentor a high-performing design team, driving product design strategy and delivering user-centric solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance customer experiences and foster a culture...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a PCB Design Engineer do?question toggle

    A PCB Design Engineer develops printed circuit board schematics and layouts, selects or places components, routes connections, checks designs against electrical and manufacturing requirements, and works with teams to validate and prepare hardware for production.

  • What skills are important for PCB Design Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly sought skills include PCB layout and schematic design, EDA software, design rule checking, design for manufacturing, and collaboration across engineering teams. Depending on the role, employers may also value high-speed design, RF, EMC/EMI, and signal or power integrity experience.

  • Which industries hire PCB Design Engineers?question toggle

    PCB Design Engineers may find opportunities in aerospace and defense, medical devices, telecommunications, automotive, consumer electronics, semiconductor equipment, and other industries that develop electronic products.

  • Do PCB Design Engineer jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including relevant engineering opportunities when available. Compensation varies by employer, location, experience, and role requirements.

  • How can I find a PCB Design Engineer job on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse current PCB Design Engineer listings on Ladders, then review each posting’s responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation information to find roles that match your experience and goals.