PCB Component Engineer
Core
Technical authority for PCB design, layout, and manufacturing readiness, acting as the gatekeeper between hardware layout teams and manufacturing partners to ensure signal integrity, reliability, and DFM.
Role type
Senior IC PCB Component Engineer
Builds
High-yield mass production PCBs for Arista networking products
Domain
Networking hardware / PCB design and manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (PCB lifecycle management)
Required skills
PCB design and layout, ECAD suites (Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, Siemens Xpedition), PCB fabrication processes, IPC standards, failure analysis, supplier qualification, DFM/DFA/DFT guidelines, high-speed interface routing (PCIe, DDR4/DDR5, USB4), automated validation tools (Valor NPI)
Preferred skills
Master's in EE/Materials Science, IPC CID certification, team leadership, HDI architecture, microvia/stack-up management, root cause analysis (8D, FMEA), vendor capability mapping
Technologies
Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, Siemens Xpedition, Valor NPI
Responsibilities
Partner with development engineers and suppliers to create innovative PCB solutions; assess and qualify PCB suppliers; lead PCB failure analysis and drive corrective actions; resolve complex technical issues with manufacturing teams; enforce DFM/DFA/DFT guidelines to maximize yield; mentor PCB layout designers and establish design methodologies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership
