PCB Layout Designer

PCB Layout Designer / ECAD Designer

Job Title: PCB Layout Designer / ECAD Designer

Job Type: Full-Time

Education: Associate's degree preferred

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced PCB Layout Designer / ECAD Designer to support the development of new electronic products as well as the maintenance and improvement of existing designs.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in schematic capture, PCB layout, ECAD library management, and manufacturing documentation. This position will work closely with Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Test Engineering teams to develop reliable, manufacturable electronic products.

The successful candidate will have proficiency with OrCAD Capture, PADS Professional/PADS Layout, and Altium Designer. The role will support legacy designs while helping transition future product development to Altium Designer.

Essential Responsibilities

Schematic & PCB Design

Create and modify electronic schematics using OrCAD Capture and Altium Designer.
Perform schematic symbol verification and maintain schematic design standards.
Design complex multilayer PCBs for analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronic applications.
Convert and migrate legacy designs from PADS and OrCAD to Altium Designer as required.
Collaborate with Electrical Engineers on component selection, schematic development, and PCB layout.
Develop PCB stackups based on:
Signal integrity
Power integrity
EMC/EMI requirements
Thermal performance
Manufacturability
Reliability
ECAD Library Management

Create, maintain, and manage ECAD component libraries, including:
Schematic symbols
PCB footprints
3D models
Component parameters and databases
Ensure library components meet design and manufacturing requirements.
Manufacturing Documentation

Prepare complete manufacturing release packages, including:
Gerber and/or ODB++ files
PCB fabrication drawings
Assembly drawings
Drill files
Pick-and-place files
Bills of Materials (BOM)
Assembly outputs
Perform Electrical Rule Checks (ERC) and Design Rule Checks (DRC).
Ensure designs meet applicable manufacturing and engineering standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration

Coordinate design reviews with Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Test Engineering teams.
Work with Mechanical Engineers to ensure PCB dimensions, enclosure fit, connector locations, and mechanical interfaces are correct.
Support prototype assembly, engineering validation, troubleshooting, and production release.
Work directly with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors to resolve manufacturing and design issues.
Participate in Engineering Change Orders (ECOs/ECNs) and continuous product improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of professional ECAD/PCB design experience.
Strong hands-on experience with:
OrCAD Capture
PADS Professional / PADS Layout
Altium Designer
Experience with both schematic capture and PCB layout.
Experience designing 4-20 layer PCBs.
Experience with:
Mixed-signal circuits
Precision analog circuits
Digital embedded systems
High-current circuits
Power electronics
Strong understanding of:
PCB fabrication processes
PCB assembly processes
IPC standards
Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Design for Assembly (DFA)
Design for Test (DFT)
Ability to create complete and accurate PCB manufacturing release packages.
Strong communication, organization, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering environment.
Preferred Experience

OrCAD Capture: 5+ years preferred
PADS Professional / PADS Layout: 5+ years preferred
Altium Designer: 1+ year preferred
Experience migrating legacy PCB designs from PADS or OrCAD to Altium.
Experience working directly with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors.
Experience with complex analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics designs.

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible schedule
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Salary may vary based on experience, technical expertise, and qualifications.

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