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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$163K - $221K *

Lead the charge in PCB fabrication initiatives, driving strategic supply chain enhancements for satellite production. Collaborate across teams to optimize design and manufacturing processes, ensuring...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$75K - $90K *

Drive innovation by providing technical support in product design and development, working collaboratively with customers and internal teams. Support and improve processes while ensuring compliance wi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $130K *

Innovate complete electrical systems for automated packaging lines, ensuring design accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance system integration and drive design improvements in a dyn...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative mechanical systems for electrical products. Collaborate with engineers and manufacturers to optimize designs, ensuring compliance with industry sta...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by designing and building complex semiconductor fabrication systems, ensuring rapid prototyping and collaboration across disciplines to meet production needs effectively. Bring your c...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and implement electrical systems for cutting-edge robotic factories, ensuring reliability and efficiency while contributing to sustainable, clean power generation on...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Innovate mechanical design solutions by creating detailed 3D models and drawings. Collaborate with engineers to refine concepts, ensuring designs meet performance and cost constraints while adhering t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$104K - $173K *

Innovate spacecraft solar array systems as a technical expert, leading development, testing, and integration efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance power systems for space mission...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $190K *

Pioneer the development of cutting-edge mixed-signal circuits, driving innovation in power management and performance optimization while leading complex projects and mentoring teams to achieve excepti...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$52K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team to support spacecraft assembly and rework, ensuring high-quality avionics production. Collaborate closely with engineers and technicians to enhance processes and uphold quality sta...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$220K *

Engineer complex system designs for configuration, security, and high-speed interfaces. Provide technical leadership, translate requirements into micro-architecture, and drive continuous improvement a...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize high-reliability PCB designs for automotive applications, focusing on manufacturability and signal integrity. Collaborate with suppliers and engineers to ensure robust production release and...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and development of analog and digital hardware in a collaborative, integrated team environment. Drive all phases from research to customer support, ensuring success in aerospace and de...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $196K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of connectivity by developing high-performance hardware for next-gen networking solutions. Contribute to innovative designs and tackle complex challenges in a dyn...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$138K - $196K *

Engineer high-performance board designs for next-gen networking hardware, contributing to the full lifecycle of development, debugging, and verification processes. Collaborate on innovative solutions...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $225K *

Lead the charge in designing complex high-speed boards and networking platforms, ensuring integration of silicon, packaging, and optics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate to design and optimize electrical systems for scientific instruments, ensuring compliance and performance. Engage with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and validate prototypes...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading the layout design of complex analog and mixed-signal IP blocks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure first-pass silicon success while mentoring junior engin...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of high-speed analog design by leading layout development for complex analog and mixed-signal IP blocks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure first-pass silicon success w...

San Jose, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in high-speed analog layout design for cutting-edge optical communication systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure first-pass silicon success while mentoring junior e...

Irvine, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design of complex analog/mixed-signal layouts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Mentor junior engineers while driving innovative soluti...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $128K *

Make your mark at a leading firm as you design innovative PCB layouts that support critical communications systems for military and first responders. Collaborate with experts and enhance your skills i...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Support hardware engineering activities for advanced defense systems, focusing on electrical design, technical documentation, and collaboration across engineering disciplines to ensure robust system p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Explore a dynamic role in electromechanical engineering, driving innovative product design and development while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer solutions and support glo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career with a pivotal role in physical design, leading complex SoC implementations, optimizing performance, and driving cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful tapeout readi...

San Jose, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.