PCB Layout Engineer

Company Overview:

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard.

MACOM has more than 75 years of application expertise with multiple design centers, Si, GaAs and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Click here to view our facilities. In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represents a key core competency within our business.

MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of our products to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio.

Role : PCB Layout Engineer/Sr. Engineer

About the role:

This role is responsible for designing multilayer, controlled‑impedance printed circuit boards for advanced components supporting high‑bandwidth data links. The PCB Layout Engineer will use state‑of‑the‑art layout tools, such as Mentor/Siemens PADS, to develop designs that meet stringent signal integrity and performance requirements. The position requires close collaboration with hardware design and manufacturing engineers to define and implement robust PCB routing solutions

Job description & Responsibilities:

• Create PCB layouts using EDA tools such as Siemens PADS
• Perform component placement and PCB routing, including high‑speed differential pairs and controlled‑impedance signal routing
• Create, define, and implement multi‑layer PCB stack‑ups
• Create and maintain PCB component footprints based on manufacturer datasheets
• Perform power integrity analysis on assigned boards using PI analysis tools such as HyperLynx Power Integrity
• Develop PCB mechanical outlines and define component and mechanical keep‑out areas
• Collaborate closely with PCB fabrication vendors to ensure finished product meets all requirements.
• Generate and complete all engineering documentation required for PCB fabrication, including ECOs, Gerber databases, and fabrication drawings.
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• BS in Electronics preferred and 3+ years of experience in the PCB design field
• Proficiency in the use of PADS for printed circuit board layout, schematic capture, and library management.
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and adjust quickly to changing priorities.
• Working knowledge of PCB materials and manufacturing techniques
• Familiarity with IPC standards for PCB design and manufacture.
• Highly regarded:
• Experience with AutoCAD Inventor
• Experience with High-Density Interconnect Design
• Experienced in building complex impedance-controlled stack-ups with blind and buried vias
• Experience with Power Supply Circuit Designs & Analog Circuits
• Experienced in Mentor Hyperlynx for Power Intergrity tools
• Must be detail oriented and have a proven ability to organize, analyze, set priorities, and multi task in a fast paced environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well as part of a team, to take ownership and to motivate self and others.
  

The Salary Range for this position is $70,000 – $136,000 annually. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance.

• Benefits: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities
• Our Newport Beach site has free gym access to employees.
  
  

EEO:

MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation:

MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process please call +1-978-656-2500 or email HR_Ops@MACOM.com. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.