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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$156K - $160K *

Drive the design and development of cutting-edge CMOS Image Sensor technologies, focusing on analog circuit verification and collaboration with cross-functional teams for optimal performance and relia...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative building automation solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement complex systems, ensuring customer satisfaction and technical e...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $200K *

Champion innovative solutions by designing and prototyping mechatronic systems, leveraging AI tools to enhance performance and efficiency in a collaborative, hands-on environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in building automation as you lead a team of Senior Design Engineers, ensuring excellence in design and execution for complex systems in commercial and industrial settings. Collaborat...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovation in hardware design as a senior technical leader, influencing architecture decisions and driving design excellence across multiple product lines in a regulated environment. Collabor...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of ASIC physical design, leading complex SoC implementations, optimizing performance, and ensuring design integrity through collaboration and innovative methodolog...

Irvine, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate chip performance by leading physical design implementation, optimizing layouts, and ensuring design integrity through collaboration and advanced methodologies. Drive innovation in SoC developm...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Develop and enhance electrical control systems for industrial machinery, ensuring compliance with safety standards and project specifications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $138K *

Transform your career by designing complex printed wiring boards, collaborating with engineers, and enhancing manufacturability. Leverage your expertise in CAD tools to drive innovative solutions in a...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Innovate custom automation solutions by leading mechanical design projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance machinery, ensuring timely completion and customer sati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative optical solutions. As an Applications Engineer, you'll coordinate projects, collaborate cross-departmentally, and ensure the success of laser Dopp...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $121K *

Develop innovative plastic components and mechanisms, leading cross-functional projects to meet market needs and quality standards in high-volume manufacturing for automotive and industrial applicatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $105K *

Advance your career by designing and testing mechanical equipment, overseeing installations, and driving continuous improvement projects. Collaborate on new product development while ensuring quality...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $105K *

Lead the charge in designing and testing mechanical equipment, ensuring optimal performance and quality. Collaborate on new product development and continuous improvement projects while managing proje...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer innovative electrical designs for power distribution systems, leading projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and ensure com...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform aerospace technology by leading the design and development of advanced hardware solutions. Collaborate with top engineers to innovate and mentor junior talent, ensuring high-reliability prod...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Design innovative automotive interior plastic parts to enhance customer projects. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality designs, leveraging your expertise in plastics and engineering principl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in PCB Analysis and EMI/EMC, enhancing environmental testing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve systems and mentor professionals in a dynamic hybrid work en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$197K - $316K *

Join a team that's redefining high-speed board design for next-gen ASIC platforms. Lead the development of advanced characterization hardware, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to opti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $110K *

Elevate packaging solutions by developing, testing, and launching innovative designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality, efficiency, and sustainability in manufacturing proces...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $143K *

Drive your career forward in embedded controller design, where you'll collaborate with a talented ASIC team, mastering System on Chip methodologies in a dynamic environment focused on innovation for a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $96K *

Design innovative mechanical systems and robotic tooling for automation projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective integration and testing of designs, enhancing manufacturin...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $105K *

Develop cutting-edge RF hardware designs while collaborating with a dynamic team. This role focuses on high-speed digital and RF circuit design, including detailed designs and system analysis for adva...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join us to design and build intuitive product interfaces, bridging design and code. You'll create seamless user experiences using Figma and React, ensuring high-quality delivery from concept to produc...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$260K - $340K *

Partner with us to design and develop FPGA-based solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to tackle technical challenges and ensure seamless integration for optimal performance and reliabi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.