Staff PCB Layout Engineer
Core
Maintain electronic component libraries and develop printed circuit board layouts to ensure designs are accurate and ready for production.
Role type
Staff PCB Layout Engineer
Builds
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) for production
Domain
Hardware engineering / Electronics manufacturing
Required skills
Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, multilayer PCB design, high-density design, mixed-signal design, high-speed design, signal integrity, power integrity, grounding, EMI/EMC considerations, IPC standards, schematic interpretation, component datasheet analysis, mechanical drawing interpretation, design for manufacturability, library management, design rule checks, fabrication file preparation
Preferred skills
N/A
Technologies
Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, Gerber, ODB++, drill files
Responsibilities
Create and verify schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and 3D models; Develop PCB layouts including component placement, routing, and stackup coordination; Run design rule checks and resolve layout issues; Prepare fabrication and assembly deliverables; Coordinate with fabricators and assembly suppliers; Support engineering changes and maintain release documentation; Identify obsolete components and evaluate alternatives.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC