PCB Layout Designer

PCB Layout Designer / ECAD Designer Job Title: PCB Layout Designer / ECAD Designer

Job Type: Full-Time

Education: Associate's degree preferred

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced PCB Layout Designer / ECAD Designer to support the development of new electronic products as well as the maintenance and improvement of existing designs.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in schematic capture, PCB layout, ECAD library management, and manufacturing documentation . This position will work closely with Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Test Engineering teams to develop reliable, manufacturable electronic products.

The successful candidate will have proficiency with OrCAD Capture, PADS Professional/PADS Layout, and Altium Designer . The role will support legacy designs while helping transition future product development to Altium Designer .

Essential Responsibilities Schematic & PCB Design

• Create and modify electronic schematics using OrCAD Capture and Altium Designer.

• Perform schematic symbol verification and maintain schematic design standards.

• Design complex multilayer PCBs for analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronic applications.

• Convert and migrate legacy designs from PADS and OrCAD to Altium Designer as required.

• Collaborate with Electrical Engineers on component selection, schematic development, and PCB layout.

• Develop PCB stackups based on:

• Signal integrity

• Power integrity

• EMC/EMI requirements

• Thermal performance

• Manufacturability

• Reliability

ECAD Library Management

• Create, maintain, and manage ECAD component libraries, including:

• Schematic symbols

• PCB footprints

• 3D models

• Component parameters and databases

• Ensure library components meet design and manufacturing requirements.

Manufacturing Documentation

• Prepare complete manufacturing release packages, including:

• Gerber and/or ODB++ files

• PCB fabrication drawings

• Assembly drawings

• Drill files

• Pick-and-place files

• Bills of Materials (BOM)

• Assembly outputs

• Perform Electrical Rule Checks (ERC) and Design Rule Checks (DRC).

• Ensure designs meet applicable manufacturing and engineering standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate design reviews with Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Test Engineering teams.
• Work with Mechanical Engineers to ensure PCB dimensions, enclosure fit, connector locations, and mechanical interfaces are correct.
• Support prototype assembly, engineering validation, troubleshooting, and production release.
• Work directly with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors to resolve manufacturing and design issues.
• Participate in Engineering Change Orders (ECOs/ECNs) and continuous product improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 5+ years of professional ECAD/PCB design experience.

• Strong hands-on experience with:

• OrCAD Capture

• PADS Professional / PADS Layout

• Altium Designer

• Experience with both schematic capture and PCB layout.

• Experience designing 4-20 layer PCBs.

• Experience with:

• Mixed-signal circuits

• Precision analog circuits

• Digital embedded systems

• High-current circuits

• Power electronics

• Strong understanding of:

• PCB fabrication processes

• PCB assembly processes

• IPC standards

• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

• Design for Assembly (DFA)

• Design for Test (DFT)

• Ability to create complete and accurate PCB manufacturing release packages.

• Strong communication, organization, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering environment.

Preferred Experience

• OrCAD Capture: 5+ years preferred
• PADS Professional / PADS Layout: 5+ years preferred
• Altium Designer: 1+ year preferred
• Experience migrating legacy PCB designs from PADS or OrCAD to Altium.
• Experience working directly with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors.
• Experience with complex analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics designs.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Salary may vary based on experience, technical expertise, and qualifications.