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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$145K - $175K *

Transform electrical systems by designing, testing, and validating innovative power solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and performance while providing techni...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design innovative hardware solutions, ensuring project success through collaboration and technical expertise. Contribute to cost-effective designs while enhancing manufacturing...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by applying your hardware engineering expertise to design innovative solutions that meet customer needs. Collaborate across teams to enhance project execution and drive continuous...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative hardware solutions by collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality designs and optimize project execution, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and enhancing manufac...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $230K *

Unlock potential by driving next-gen AI/ML ecosystems through innovative Digital IC design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize RTL implementations and ensure high-performance solution...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $230K *

Lead the charge in advancing AI/ML ecosystems through innovative Digital IC design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize RTL implementations and ensure high-performance solutions for ne...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team as a Digital IC Design Engineer, driving innovation in AI/ML ecosystems and PCIe Switch Products. Collaborate across functions to optimize RTL designs and ensure high-performance s...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $230K *

Drive innovation in digital IC design, focusing on high-performance RTL implementation for AI/ML ecosystems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize designs and ensure timing closure, cont...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $230K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI/ML ecosystems through cutting-edge digital IC design. Drive innovation in PCIe Switch Products and Enterprise Storage, ensuring high-performance RTL impleme...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $230K *

Unlock potential by driving next-gen AI/ML ecosystems through innovative Digital IC design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize high-performance RTL implementations and ensure robust s...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $195K *

Innovate cutting-edge digital IC designs for AI/ML ecosystems, focusing on PCIe Switch Products and enterprise storage. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance RTL implement...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $230K *

Lead the charge in designing cutting-edge Digital IC solutions for AI/ML ecosystems, focusing on high-performance RTL implementation and collaboration across teams to drive innovation in data center t...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $230K *

Transform the future of AI/ML ecosystems by designing high-performance digital ICs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize RTL designs and ensure timing closure, driving innovation in dat...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$61K - $99K *

Innovate in R&D Design Engineering, focusing on high-performance ASICs. Lead physical design implementation, support customer relationships, and utilize cutting-edge EDA tools to tackle challenges in...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team to drive next-gen AI/ML ecosystems through advanced Physical IC Design. Collaborate on PCIe Switch Products and Enterprise Storage, ensuring top performance from RTL to silicon tap...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $114K *

Optimize design processes by collaborating with engineers to create detailed electrical construction drawings. This role supports multiple projects, offering growth in technical responsibility and men...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of electrical design processes for complex hardware systems. Drive integration and innovation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and performance t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Optimize electrical designs for diverse building projects while leading client interactions and team coordination. Leverage advanced engineering knowledge to manage tasks independently, ensuring high...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$171K - $245K *

Unlock your potential as a technical leader, driving complex hardware initiatives and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver innovative networking products with a focus on architecture, validation...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $100K *

Engineer innovative aerospace components by translating requirements into qualified designs. Collaborate with teams to create detailed CAD models and documentation, ensuring compliance with industry s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$230K - $270K *

Drive the design of advanced multi-die substrate packages, leading layout efforts and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and manufacturability in high-density envi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K - $210K *

Lead PCB design and development for cutting-edge cellular base stations, guiding system architecture from concept to production while collaborating with domain experts to ensure seamless integration o...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and development of innovative hardware solutions, ensuring high-quality and reliable products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and enhance performance in...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $165K *

Contribute to the design and implementation of innovative DFT solutions across complex SoC projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality chip testing and debugging processes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $171K *

Drive innovation as a Principal FPGA Design Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and verify cutting-edge avionics solutions, ensuring safety and efficiency in embe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.