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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$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by owning physical design from netlist to GDSII. Collaborate with leading semiconductor firms to enhance AI-driven design processes while ensuring optimal performance and closure...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $225K *

Lead the charge in designing complex hardware board subsystems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable products from concept to manufacturing. Drive innovation and mentor engine...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$117K - $172K *

Unlock potential by defining and designing electrical subsystems, creating high-speed FPGA solutions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless product integration and testing...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $164K *

Transform electrical designs into innovative solutions by applying your expertise in PCB layout and algorithm development. Collaborate with a team to create reliable, cost-effective products while enh...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $286K *

Empower innovation by joining a skilled team of engineers focused on developing high-speed serial-link physical IP. Contribute to mixed-signal design, verification, and testing, driving projects from...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead PCB design and power systems integration for high-altitude platforms. Utilize your expertise in Altium and Eagle to innovate and validate designs, ensuring reliability...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$61K - $99K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic ASIC design team focused on high-speed integrated circuit development, collaborating across functions to deliver innovative solutions for cutting-edge technology...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $151K *

Lead the charge in structural, thermal, and fluid simulations for industrial machinery. Utilize FEA and CFD expertise to solve complex engineering challenges, mentor teams, and enhance design performa...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge technology solutions, collaborating with engineers to design and optimize low-power hardware accelerators and custom silicon for innovative devices, ensuring high...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to the design and optimization of advanced hardware solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop low-power accelerators and SoCs that drive innovation in next-gen devices...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Transform your career by developing cutting-edge technology solutions in hardware design. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to create innovative low-power accelerators and SoCs that drive the...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Architect advanced technology solutions by collaborating with engineers to design, implement, and optimize low-power hardware accelerators and custom silicon solutions for next-gen devices, driving in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K *

Elevate your career by leading end-to-end physical design flows, optimizing advanced nodes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and efficiency in semiconductor design...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge technology solutions, collaborating with engineers and researchers to design and optimize low-power hardware accelerators and custom silicon for next-gen devices...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of technology by designing advanced hardware solutions. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to create low-power accelerators and innovative silicon, driving the next genera...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Design and optimize advanced hardware solutions, collaborating with engineers to enhance performance and power efficiency in cutting-edge technology applications. Drive micro-architecture and RTL desi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of technology by developing advanced hardware solutions, collaborating with engineers and researchers to optimize low-power accelerators and SoCs for innovative devices, ensuring perf...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Champion innovative physical design solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely ASIC chip implementation, while addressing challenges in synthesis, PNR, and verification proc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$197K - $276K *

Explore innovative PCB design for advanced RF and mixed-signal systems. Collaborate with engineers to optimize layouts, conduct feasibility studies, and ensure manufacturability while addressing compl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$197K - $276K *

Drive innovative PCB designs for complex RF/microwave systems, ensuring high performance and manufacturability. Collaborate with engineers to optimize designs and conduct thorough analysis, contributi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by executing synthesis, PNR, and STA for ASIC chips, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve design challenges and enhance methodologies in a fast-paced environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $250K *

Engage in high-quality PCB layout development, collaborating across teams to ensure manufacturability and performance. Own the process from floorplan analysis to complete design, driving innovation in...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$175K - $225K *

Unlock potential by leading electrical design and R&D for advanced aerospace hardware, ensuring robust integration of high-reliability electronics that meet rigorous performance and safety standards t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Engineer innovative electronic solutions that enhance product performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and test electronic circuits and systems, ensurin...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and release manufacturable mechanical designs for high-performance metal components, ensuring quality and efficiency from concept through production...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.