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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Lead engineering initiatives to design, enhance, and optimize products, ensuring alignment with manufacturing capabilities and performance standards while fostering innovation and usability improvemen...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $225K *

Lead the charge in analyzing complex hardware systems to enhance customer operations. Provide engineering expertise, conduct site surveys, and ensure effective hardware deployment and maintenance both...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $225K *

Drive innovation by analyzing and designing complex hardware systems to enhance customer operations. Collaborate on installations and maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction ac...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$237K - $356K *

Empower innovation by leading static timing analysis for advanced CPU and SoC designs. Drive timing closure, define methodologies, and collaborate across teams to ensure silicon readiness and high-per...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Transform structural designs for varied projects, ensuring innovative solutions and excellence from concept to construction in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to design and implement engaging front-end experiences for leading eCommerce brands. Leverage your skills in Figma and Shopify to create custom loyalty solutions, collaborating closely...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower the evolution of advanced marine electrical systems, driving innovation from concept to deployment across power, propulsion, energy management, and more, ensuring performance and compliance in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$118K - $163K *

Shape the future of advanced digital and power hardware by leveraging your expertise in circuit design, DSP/PLD/FPGA integration, and power electronics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to driv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation in embedded control systems by developing and supporting RF interference mitigation products. Collaborate across teams to design, test, and validate hardware and firmware solutions th...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$148K - $275K *

Empower customers by leveraging your expertise in digital design implementation and signoff. Collaborate with teams to enhance Cadence technologies, ensuring successful deployment and achieving design...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining analog hardware design, driving innovative mixed-signal technology from concept to silicon. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance performance and efficiency in cuttin...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Shape innovative PCB designs for high-voltage power supplies, collaborating with engineers to ensure quality and compliance. Engage in prototyping, documentation, and continuous improvement in a hands...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and validating cutting-edge firmware for advanced imaging systems, bridging hardware and software to enhance performance across various applications in aerospace, defense...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative hardware design by developing microprocessor and microcontroller boards, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for optimal pe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $225K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative temporary civil and structural designs for bridge and infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and collaboration across teams to deliver effective...

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

$150K - $225K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of infrastructure by leading the design of temporary construction solutions for bridge projects, ensuring safety and compliance while fostering collaboration and...

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

$150K - $225K *

Advance your career by leading the design of temporary civil and structural solutions for bridge and infrastructure projects, ensuring safety and compliance while fostering team collaboration and inno...

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

$95K - $115K *

Engage with cutting-edge technologies as you develop advanced electrical hardware solutions to power conversion and motion control systems, enabling innovative applications and contributing to future...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Take ownership of advanced semiconductor packaging solutions, driving cross-functional programs to deliver innovative designs for new technologies. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure reliability...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Partner with us to redefine semiconductor packaging solutions, leading cross-functional teams to innovate and deliver advanced package architectures for diverse applications, ensuring reliability and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $215K *

Transform supplier development for cutting-edge satellite technology. Lead a team to enhance manufacturing processes, ensure quality, and drive supplier performance, contributing to national security...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining digital engineering by architecting and implementing cutting-edge mixed signal ICs. Collaborate across global teams to drive innovation from conception to production, ens...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Engage your expertise to architect and design RTL in Verilog for mixed-signal ICs. Collaborate with a skilled team, oversee digital backend design, and mentor junior engineers while driving innovative...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in owning and enhancing the electrical infrastructure of a major manufacturing facility, ensuring reliability and safety while managing high- and medium-voltage systems during a period...

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

$15K - $199K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of high-speed mixed signal/DSP projects. Leverage your extensive ASIC design expertise to drive innovation from concept to production, ensuring seamless integrati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.