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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$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of precision manufacturing by developing and releasing high-performance mechanical designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and quality in a fast-p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $147K *

Advance your career by designing innovative PCB layouts, collaborating with engineers, and ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards. Engage in all phases of PCB development, from concept to re...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $179K *

Drive the design of complex PCB layouts for advanced applications, ensuring adherence to industry standards and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions for aerospac...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in electromechanical design for medical imaging, collaborating across teams to enhance product reliability and efficiency while applying engineering best practices and reg...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $207K *

Empower innovation in semiconductor technology as you drive complex electrical designs, conduct feasibility studies, and lead a collaborative engineering team in creating cutting-edge solutions for th...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance production processes for electronic assemblies, ensuring optimal performance through engineering support, program administration, and troubleshooting in a fast-paced man...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing high-quality PCBs for complex medical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturable and compliant assemblies from concept to production, enhanc...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Unlock innovative electrical designs by leading cross-functional teams to develop, test, and implement advanced systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-quality product development and en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$174K - $261K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Physical Design for cutting-edge ASIC and SoC projects. Collaborate across diverse domains like AI and automotive, while enhancing methodologies and automation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Lead advanced-node physical design initiatives, driving timing closure and PPA optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance methodologies and automation, ensuring successful silico...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Engineer innovative package designs by leading architecture and optimization efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance SI/PI performance across silicon technologies while leveraging...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate advanced package architecture and optimize configurations. Take ownership of physical design from concept to tape-out, collaborating with teams to enhance SI/PI performance using AI tools acr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive your expertise to innovate cutting-edge communication systems through advanced VLSI design. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, transforming algorithmic requirements into efficient hardware so...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative mechanical designs and collaborate with cross-functional teams to create manufacturable products. Engage with customers and lead design reviews, ensuring quality and efficiency in pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$107K - $179K *

Empower innovative PCB designs by developing technical documentation and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, manufacturability, and serviceability through comprehensi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by designing high-speed analog layouts for mixed-signal circuits. Collaborate on floor planning, integration, and reliability verification to ensure optimal performance in advanced CM...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $240K *

Develop innovative PCB layouts and improve product designs by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ensure high quality and compliance throughout the engineering and manufacturing process, while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $145K *

Unlock innovative electrical designs for advanced wafer probe card solutions. Manage projects from requirements to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, manufa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Innovate in RF/Digital PCB design, collaborating with a skilled team to create cutting-edge circuit boards that support national defense. Engage in all phases from concept to testing, ensuring high-qu...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive the design and development of innovative electrical systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and performance while managing project timelines and customer re...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $250K *

Design critical hardware by delivering innovative PCB layouts, managing vendor reports, and collaborating with engineers to ensure high-quality production and compliance in advanced electronic systems...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.