PCB Design Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated PCB Layout Engineer for a Remote Opportunity

Position Title: PCB Layout Engineer

Location: Remote

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date, and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 03 Months

Job Type: Remote

Pay Range: $85/hr.- $90/hr.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Summary:

• PCB Layout Engineer, AR Product Team As a PCB Layout Engineer on client’s AR Product Team, you will be responsible for driving world-class, complex PCB layouts that incorporate cutting-edge component and stack-up technologies. A core focus of this role is implementing miniaturization solutions within AR product designs. You will collaborate closely with internal electrical and mechanical engineers, DFM, SiPi, and other layout and library teams, as well as external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Project Management & Execution:
• Manage multiple complex layout projects, providing timely status reports within client systems.
• Lead designs from kick-off through tape-out, encompassing rigid, rigid-flex, and flex PCBs for both product and non-product/test projects.
• Proactively schedule and drive project meetings (Kick-off, Placement, Constraint, and Design Reviews) to ensure design verification using Client Design Traveler document.
• Create and modify engineering tool project templates, Client-data, configuration data, and rules.
• Technical Expertise & Problem Solving:
• Apply a solid understanding of electrical engineering principles, particularly for power distribution, high-speed circuits, and RF signals.
• Identify project execution risks or slowdowns proactively and collaborate with managers and/or technical program managers to propose alternative PCB development workflow solutions.
• Understand and propose practical fit and function solutions related to miniaturization concepts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Supplier Engagement:
• Proactively partner with EE Leads, Mechanical Engineering, TPMs, and other cross-functional teams (XFNs) to resolve design issues.
• Work with internal DFM engineers to confirm supplier requirements at project launch.
• Engage with external suppliers and Supplier Quality/Process Engineering (SQE/PE) to resolve DFM issues and ensure high-yield Builds.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in complex PCB Design.
• 5+ years of experience using Allegro PCB Design Tools (version 23.1 or newer).
• Strong understanding of the mechanical aspects of electronics design.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience implementing miniaturization solutions in dense form-factor designs (e.g., wearable products, mobile phone design).

Must-Have Skills

• Senior-level experience with Cadence Allegro (v21).
• Rigid-flex and flexible circuit design experience.
• HDI (high-density interconnect) PCB design experience.
• Strong overall PCB layout/design background for complex boards.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Manufacturing/process exposure (overseeing or supervising manufacturing processes; design-for-manufacturability mindset).
• Production efficiency / continuous improvement (identify solutions to improve production efficiency).
• Strong communication & collaboration (verbal/written communication + team player; helpful when coordinating design + manufacturing).

Degrees/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.

Benefits:

BC forward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BC forward :

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BC forward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BC forward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.