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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$80K - $95K *

Elevate product development by designing, optimizing, and delivering innovative engineering solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality standards in airc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $185K *

Champion the design of disposable components for life-science instruments, leveraging expertise in plastics, injection molding, and usability to create innovative, user-friendly solutions. Collaborate...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $210K *

Transform semiconductor integration by driving optimization and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance device performance and yield while mentoring junior engineers and establi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Design and build advanced electrical systems for robotic workcells, integrating components from schematics to commissioning. Ensure safety and compliance while troubleshooting and optimizing performan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $100K *

Make your mark at the forefront of aircraft design, contributing to production support and fleet sustainment, while developing innovative solutions for new aviation products in compliance with industr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative designs and calculations for tubular steel transmission structures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications. Collaborate with teams and clients to de...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $167K *

Shape the future of mission-critical facilities by leading electrical design projects. Collaborate with design and project management teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring compliance with co...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovating and developing cutting-edge plastic products. You'll lead design initiatives, collaborate with global teams, and ensure projects meet specifications and dead...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building and operating a cutting-edge Product Design lab. You'll translate design concepts into reality, manage machining operations, and ensure safety and quality in a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join us to drive innovation and lead packaging engineering for medical devices. You'll enhance product quality and compliance while mentoring teams, ensuring robust packaging solutions at the intersec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $115K *

Optimize high-precision golf club head designs using advanced CAD software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product success, interpret test results, and drive design improvements whi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $150K *

Lead the charge in FPGA design for advanced wireless systems, driving innovative signal processing solutions from concept to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance communicatio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$115K - $138K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of space exploration by leading power electronics design and testing for innovative space flight hardware. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects from concept to de...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $129K *

Lead innovative R&D projects in automotive systems, managing resources and timelines while driving continuous improvement and collaboration across teams to optimize manufacturing processes and ensure...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that shapes innovative structural designs, ensuring compliance with engineering standards while collaborating closely with clients to deliver exceptional projects in a dynamic environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Transform the future of power electronics by designing and validating innovative systems. Collaborate across functions to optimize product performance and ensure seamless integration from concept to m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Optimize manufacturing processes and enhance product quality by supporting repair and overhaul engineering efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions and drive...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $160K *

Lead and coordinate engineering projects in pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring compliance and successful execution from design to startup while managing multidisciplinary teams and promoting safet...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $276K *

Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions. Drive project execution from design to certification, ensuring alignment with technical...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $276K *

Champion the engineering execution of complex in-flight entertainment and connectivity projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams, develop strategies, and ensure technical solutions meet customer and qual...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Lead the design and development of advanced power electronic systems, mentoring engineers and driving innovative solutions from concept to production while shaping the technology roadmap for high-perf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$60K - $148K *

Create and implement advanced DFT solutions for complex SoCs and ASICs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and testability while driving innovation in design and ver...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $148K *

Drive innovation in VLSI design by developing advanced DFT solutions for complex SoCs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturability and testability, ensuring high silicon quali...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $155K *

Oversee the design, integration, and testing of RF/microwave circuits for advanced electronic warfare systems, ensuring high performance and reliability throughout the product lifecycle while collabor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing electronic components through research, analysis, and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and optimize product performance w...

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  •   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.