Sr/Staff PCB Layout Designer
Core
Designing critical hardware PCBs for a general-purpose humanoid robot, handling layout from initial placement to production.
Role type
Senior IC PCB Layout Designer
Builds
Custom PCBs for humanoid robotics
Domain
Robotics / Hardware Engineering
Required skills
Altium, power converter design (10W to >1kW), flex/rigid flex/HDI design, DFx (high yield, ICT/FCT), rule-based design (creepage/clearance, high speed), EMI/EMC compliance, material and stackup selection, EE fundamentals
Preferred skills
high speed design (>8 GHz) and RF, simulation software (ANSYS, Hyperlynx, Keysight), high voltage applications (>60V), exotic PCB technologies (3D mid, IMS, embedded passives), PLM systems
Responsibilities
Create PCB layouts from initial placement to production, prepare and release fabrication/assembly files, manage vendor DFx reports, collaborate with Electrical/Mechanical/Thermal engineers, manage external PCB layout contractors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC