Principal PCB Layout Engineer
Core
Lead the layout of multi-layer PCBs for high-performance electronic systems, ensuring optimal design for performance, manufacturability, test, and reliability.
Role type
Principal PCB Layout Engineer
Builds
Complex printed circuit boards (PCBs) for high-performance electronic systems
Domain
Hardware engineering / Electronics
Required skills
Multi-layer PCB layout, Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics), electrical schematics interpretation, board stack-up definition, impedance control, signal integrity, power integrity, thermal management, DFM/DFA/DFT reviews, Gerber file generation, HDI, BGA, DDR4/5, PCIe, Ethernet, power delivery layouts, IPC standards
Preferred skills
3D CAD tools for mechanical integration
Technologies
Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics), Altium, Allegro
Responsibilities
Lead layout of multi-layer PCBs using Siemens Xpedition; Interpret electrical schematics and translate them into optimized PCB layouts; Collaborate with electrical engineers to define board stack-up, impedance control, via structures, design constraints, and routing strategies; Ensure compliance with design rules, signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal management requirements; Perform DFM, DFA, and DFT reviews; Generate and maintain documentation including Gerber files, fabrication drawings, and component location drawings; Interface with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors to resolve technical issues; Mentor junior layout engineers; Attend project meetings and provide task estimation and project scheduling updates; Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and standards
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship
