PCB Board level Designer

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented PCB Board-Level Designer to join our engineering this role you will be responsible for translating electrical schematics into physical high-reliability printed circuit board (PCB) layouts. You will collaborate closely with hardware engineers mechanical designers and manufacturing partners to deliver optimized layouts that meet strict electrical thermal mechanical and manufacturing constraints.

Key Responsibilities

1. PCB Layout & Component Placement

• Design complex multi-layer (analog digital mixed-signal and RF) printed circuit boards from schematic capture through to manufacturing release.

• Execute component placement stack-up design and high-speed routing while managing signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) requirements.

• Implement controlled impedance differential pairs length matching and isolation strategies for sensitive analog/RF signals.

2. Collaboration & Technical Integration

• Work alongside hardware engineers to interpret schematics netlists and specific layout constraints (e.g. high-voltage spacing thermal dissipation).

• Interface with mechanical engineers to ensure seamless mechanical integration utilizing ECAD-MCAD co-design tools to manage board outlines keep-out zones and component heights.

• Participate in formal design reviews to identify potential layout thermal or manufacturing risks before production.

3. Library & Database Management

• Create verify and maintain schematic symbols and 2D/3D component footprints according to company standards and IPC-7351 guidelines.

• Manage the component database ensuring correct mapping between schematics footprints and manufacturer part numbers.

4. DFX & Manufacturing Documentation

• Apply strict DFX (Design for Excellence) principles specifically focusing on DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) to maximize production yields.

• Generate comprehensive fabrication and assembly packages including Gerber files ODB NC drill files Bill of Materials (BOM) and detailed assembly drawings.

• Liaise with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors to resolve technical queries (EQs) during production.

Role Requirements

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelors degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering a related technical discipline or equivalent practical experience/certification (e.g. IPC CID/CID).

• Experience: 3 years of proven experience in board-level PCB design and layout (scale according to seniority needed).

Technical Skills & Competencies

• CAD Tools: Proficiency in major PCB design suites such as Altium Designer Cadence Allegro OrCAD or Mentor Graphics Xpedition/PADS (specify your primary tool).

• Signal & Power Integrity: Strong understanding of grounding strategies decoupling EMI/EMC mitigation techniques and thermal management via layout.

• Manufacturing Knowledge: Deep familiarity with PCB fabrication processes (FR4 high-frequency laminates HDI blind/buried vias) and component packaging (BGA QFN 0201/01005 passives).

• Industry Standards: Working knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-2221 IPC-6012 etc.) and regulatory compliances (RoHS CE FCC).