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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$106K - $197K *

Champion cutting-edge digital design solutions by collaborating with clients to optimize Cadence technologies, ensuring successful implementation and signoff while driving innovation and enhancing pro...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $182K *

Join a team that's pioneering high-speed photonic components for advanced optical communications. Leverage your RF/microwave engineering expertise to design, simulate, and optimize cutting-edge techno...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$102K - $163K *

Transform your career by leveraging your RF/microwave engineering expertise to design, simulate, and optimize high-speed optoelectronic components within a dynamic R&D team focused on advanced optical...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Lead the technical interface for PCB fabrication, ensuring manufacturability and timely delivery. Collaborate with engineers and suppliers to optimize designs, manage risks, and maintain quality stand...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize CAD processes by translating design insights into actionable rules and automated solutions. Collaborate with engineers and customers to enhance manufacturability and streamline production wor...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$250K *

Innovate cutting-edge EDA design methodologies and infrastructure, ensuring engineering teams leverage scalable tools and processes for complex semiconductor designs, driving productivity and quality...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $136K *

Drive innovative PCB designs by collaborating with engineers to ensure high-quality, cost-effective solutions. Lead process improvements and support global teams while maintaining compliance and docum...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$169K - $253K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on RF subsystem design and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to innovate and support advanced systems throughout their lifecycle...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative design projects in Power Tools. Utilize your engineering expertise to mentor teams, drive product development, and ensure technical excellence while fostering a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Explore and innovate in RF design, developing advanced military RF systems across a broad frequency range. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create, test, and optimize RF power amplifiers an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $100K *

Support our technical sales efforts by collaborating across teams to ensure product designs meet customer needs. Leverage your engineering expertise to manage projects, enhance customer satisfaction...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining component engineering for aerospace systems. Contribute your expertise to streamline processes, enhance compliance, and mentor junior engineers while supporting critical...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $200K *

Drive innovation by designing and optimizing parts for high-volume production. You'll rapidly prototype and test to bring your designs to life, influencing real-world products that enhance daily livin...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$142K - $211K *

Lead the charge in innovative packaging solutions for advanced technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and develop high-performance architectures, ensuring manufacturability an...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$142K - $211K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative packaging solutions for next-gen HPC and AI technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive architecture and ensure manufacturability while meet...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$142K - $211K *

Transform your career by leading innovative packaging solutions for next-gen HPC and AI technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive architecture development and ensure manufacturabi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $250K *

Lead and mentor a high-performing physical design team, driving ASIC implementation from RTL to GDSII. Collaborate across teams to ensure design convergence and establish best practices for high-speed...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative engineering solutions by managing project specifications, fostering client relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across HVAC and building automati...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to manage engineering projects, ensuring design accuracy and operational success while fostering relationships with clients and stakeholders to deliver innovative HVAC solutions...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform engineering designs for lunar exploration by developing innovative solutions in mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering. Collaborate with teams to meet aggressive schedules and su...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$64K - $95K *

Pioneer the mechanical design of aircraft engine nacelle components. Collaborate with manufacturers and vendors to define system architecture, generate technical data packages, and ensure compliance w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$64K - $95K *

Drive the mechanical design of aircraft engine nacelle components, collaborating with manufacturers and vendors to ensure compliance with technical requirements while generating detailed technical dat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $191K *

Lead the charge in product engineering by owning mechanical product families, driving yield improvements, and ensuring quality compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet projec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $154K *

Drive advanced manufacturing system development, focusing on electrical, controls, and automation engineering. Lead cross-functional projects, ensuring timely implementations and optimal performance i...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence in SoC Static Timing Analysis for advanced semiconductor products, overseeing timing constraints and signoff from initial development to final closure, collaborating with cross-functi...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.