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 - $140K *

Shape the future of RF power amplifiers by leading mechanical design and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance, manufacturability, and quality from concept th...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead mechanical design for advanced remote handling systems, ensuring effective operation and maintenance support. Collaborate with teams to develop innovative solutions while adhering to safety and q...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $102K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative electronic systems for military applications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex challenges, ensuring robust and reliable solutions thro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to lead innovative electrical engineering projects in K12 and healthcare design. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure exceptional project delivery and mentor junior engineers whil...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate product quality by leading investigations, driving root cause analysis, and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing proces...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $94K *

Lead the charge in maintaining and enhancing semiconductor fabrication tools. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure equipment reliability, drive continuous improvement, and support prod...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in designing electromechanical products, collaborating across teams to ensure compliance with engineering standards and customer specifications, while supporting projects from concept...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$138K - $165K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in RF/mm-wave design by managing new product development projects, collaborating cross-functionally, and streamlining workflows to enhance productivity and cost e...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading cutting-edge digital transformation initiatives in Performance and Operability Design Systems. Collaborate on innovative engineering projects while mentoring and driving a...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving SOC design and integration efforts, collaborating across teams to implement complex logic designs and ensure high-quality outcomes through rigorous verification and integra...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of electronic communication systems by designing cutting-edge hardware and software solutions. Collaborate across functions to drive product development from concept through manufactu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $273K *

Lead a dynamic Product Engineering team to enhance product quality and yield. Drive results through effective communication and collaboration across functions, ensuring customer satisfaction and conti...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by performing timing analysis on custom design circuits, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and developing innovative analog/mixed-signal solutions to drive silicon IP deli...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $152K *

Champion continuous improvement by supporting thin-film deposition processes, driving tool performance, and collaborating across teams to enhance production efficiency and quality. Leverage your exper...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Empower plant operations by providing expert electrical engineering support in high-voltage systems, ensuring safety and reliability across power distribution while leading innovative projects and enh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative power interconnect solutions by collaborating with customers and internal teams. Drive technical discussions, translate architecture needs, and support product development to enhan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative power interconnect solutions by engaging with customers and translating complex power architectures into actionable connector and cable designs, ensuring align...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive customer-focused power interconnect solutions by collaborating with engineering teams to translate system-level architectures into innovative connector and cable designs, ensuring alignment with...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with engineering teams to develop innovative power interconnect solutions, translating complex power architectures into actionable connector and cable designs while serving as the primary...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $198K *

Create innovative solutions in Silicon Photonics, overseeing the full product design cycle from simulation to validation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize designs and drive rapid it...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$138K - $198K *

Pioneer innovative Silicon Photonics solutions by leading full product design cycles, collaborating on opto-electronic integration, and driving rapid iterations to deliver next-gen products in a fast...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design of building mechanical systems, enhancing efficiency and performance while guiding junior engineers. Collaborate with clients and contractors, ensure compliance, and innovate best prac...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading supplier evaluations and quality assurance initiatives. Collaborate across departments to ensure optimal supplier selection and compliance, driving product development and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $165K *

Shape innovative engineering solutions by applying advanced design techniques and conducting complex analyses. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and ensure high-qu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $165K *

Drive innovation by applying advanced engineering techniques to solve complex design and development challenges, enhancing product assurance and technical analysis while collaborating across multifunc...

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  •   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.