PCB Layout Designer

Quick Facts

• Role: PCB Layout Designer
• Focus areas: high-speed digital, RF/microwave, and power PCB layouts
• Primary tools: Siemens Xpedition (required/willingness), supported by ECAD and CAD for drawings

Description

Designs the physical layout of complex printed circuit boards (PCBs) and related thick-film/thin-film modules from engineering inputs, in accordance with company, IPC, and government standards. Collaborates across electrical, mechanical, and simulation/signal integrity teams and with external PCB fabricators from concept through manufacturing release, producing and verifying complete manufacturing and engineering drawing packages.

Responsibilities

• Create complex PCB layouts (high-speed digital, RF/microwave, and power) based on schematics/models, mechanical constraints, and specifications
• Generate and check complete manufacturing and engineering drawing packages
• Collaborate with internal teams and external PCB fabricators through the manufacturing release process
• Apply routing/return-path practices and controlled-impedance layer stackups
• Respond to fabricator Technical Queries (TQs)

Requirements

• 5 to 10 years of professional experience designing complex PCB layouts across high-speed digital, RF, and power applications
• Proficiency in modern ECAD layout tools (Siemens Xpedition, Altium Designer, and/or Cadence Allegro); willingness to use Siemens Xpedition as the primary design tool
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD for board outline definition and custom RF shape creation
• Experience creating complete PCB fabrication and assembly drawing packages using BluePrint-PCB or Altium Draftsman
• Strong understanding of PCB layer stackup creation, controlled impedance, and proper routing/return-path practices
• Experience interfacing with PCB fabricators and processing fabricator Technical Queries (TQs)
• Familiarity with government/aerospace and IPC standards (e.g., IPC-6012, IPC-2221, IPC-A-610)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave
• EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position
• Additional specific benefits depend on the business unit and collective-bargaining agreement