Senior PCB ECAD engineer
Core
Designing high-complexity, multi-layer Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) for next-generation hardware products, ensuring manufacturability and signal integrity.
Role type
Senior IC ECAD Engineer (PCB Design)
Builds
High-complexity PCBs (30+ layers) with HDI and Fine Pitch technologies for Cisco hardware products.
Domain
Hardware Engineering / PCB Design / Signal Integrity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Advanced PCB design (30+ layers), HDI/Fine Pitch technologies, Cadence Allegro, csh scripting, Signal Integrity (SI) analysis, EMC/Safety/DFM guidelines, Gerber generation, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Process improvement methodologies, Peer group mentoring, Best practice implementation
Technologies
Cadence Allegro, csh, Gerber
Responsibilities
Execute complex multi-layer PCB designs, Resolve critical design issues with SI/MCAD/Manufacturing teams, Implement ECAD design methodologies and scripts, Guide junior engineers on ECAD processes, Apply SI/EMC/DFM rules for first-pass success, Collaborate with Contract Manufacturers on design feedback
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC