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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$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions and enhance operational efficiency, ensuring project goals are met within scope and timeline while fostering a culture of continuo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $169K *

Advance your career by developing and supporting full-stack applications in a dynamic team, focusing on cloud-based and on-premises solutions, while thriving in a collaborative environment with a comm...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Electrical Engineer, focusing on shipboard power systems. Leverage your expertise in electric propulsion and power distribution to enhance U.S. Coast Guard programs, en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $135K *

Transform the future of financial products by building end-to-end experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance user interactions and drive business...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead engineering initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes, resolve technical issues, and drive productivity improvements. Collaborate with teams to implement changes, train staff, and ensure qua...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing advanced CAD tools and methodologies to enhance semiconductor product design. Collaborate cross-functionally to improve workflows, integrate EDA tools, and support engin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Collaborate to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-speed electrical design, focusing on optical interconnect products for data centers. Drive compliance, project planning, and technical documentati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of manufacturing processes by optimizing production methods, ensuring quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $207K *

Drive innovative mechanical and thermal design solutions in advanced liquid cooling systems while leading a skilled team. This role involves collaboration, technical leadership, and project management...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $207K *

Shape the future of mechanical design by leading innovative projects and guiding teams through complex challenges in thermal management and liquid cooling systems. Drive technical excellence while men...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $207K *

Pioneer innovative mechanical designs for advanced liquid cooling systems. Lead projects from conception to production, guiding a team of engineers while ensuring compliance and driving technical exce...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative custom lasers and integrate them with wafer-scale interposers. Drive design, qualification, and production processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance prod...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate in custom laser design and integration, driving product development from concept to production. Collaborate across teams to enhance VCSEL technology, ensuring quality and manufacturability in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead and optimize hardware engineering projects in aerospace, driving innovation and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge solutions that enhance aircraft operations...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$250K - $300K *

Empower innovation by porting and optimizing numerical algorithms for Snapdragon platforms. Lead embedded software development, ensuring high-performance solutions while collaborating with a skilled e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$154K - $277K *

Optimize product success by leading cross-functional teams to define market needs, develop roadmaps, and execute strategies that drive revenue growth in the RTL-to-GDS digital implementation space...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading Design-for-Test initiatives from architecture to production for advanced ASIC and FPGA solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$165K - $185K *

Advance engineering excellence by developing and executing FEA models for robotic medical devices, ensuring optimal performance and reliability through innovative design and collaboration across multi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $179K *

Lead a dynamic team in engineering design, ensuring project efficiency and quality from development to closeout while exceeding client expectations and fostering staff growth...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$156K - $183K *

Manage and design transmission engineering projects ensuring reliability and safety. Collaborate with diverse teams, develop innovative solutions, and guide less experienced engineers while maintainin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $140K *

Drive innovation in electrical design across diverse sectors, overseeing projects from concept to execution. Engage with clients, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with safety standards w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing complex electrical systems for DoD projects. Collaborate with clients and manage project scopes while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$57K - $108K *

Optimize product development by leading cross-functional teams to enhance PCB and CCA designs, ensuring manufacturability and quality throughout the production lifecycle while meeting project timeline...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$181K - $367K *

Contribute to cutting-edge networking product design by performing high-speed ASIC PAM4 SerDes and system-level signal integrity analysis. Collaborate with experts to enhance model accuracy and optimi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $321K *

Lead the charge in defining signal integrity strategies and architectures for next-gen storage systems, influencing design methodologies and engineering standards across multiple platforms to drive in...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.