PCB Designer III - CAD

PCB Designer III

Base pay range: $75,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

This is a fully direct hire position with our client. The PCB Designer III works closely with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to translate schematics and system requirements into high-quality, manufacturable printed circuit board (PCB) designs. This role requires strong technical expertise in PCB layout, high-speed and analog design techniques, and a deep understanding of how physical layout impacts electrical performance, signal integrity, RF behavior, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to convert schematics into complete, manufacturable PCB layouts
• Perform component placement and routing for high-speed digital, analog, RF, and power circuits
• Develop and manage multilayer PCB stack-ups, including impedance-controlled designs
• Apply signal integrity best practices such as termination, crosstalk mitigation, and BGA fan-out techniques
• Implement EMC/EMI prevention strategies to ensure compliance with performance and regulatory requirements
• Create and maintain PCB fabrication and assembly documentation (Gerbers, drill files, stack-up drawings, BOMs)
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback to improve design quality and manufacturability
• Work closely with manufacturing partners to support DFM/DFA requirements and resolve layout-related issues
• Manage multiple design efforts simultaneously while meeting project schedules and quality standards

• Electronic Technology AA degree or Certificate with 5+ years of relevant experience OR
• High School Diploma or GED with 8+ years of relevant PCB design experience
• Proven experience in PCB layout, multilayer stack-ups, impedance calculations, and high-speed routing
• Proficiency with PCB CAD tools
• Strong understanding of the relationship between PCB layout and electrical performance, RF behavior, and EMI
• Knowledge of signal integrity and transmission line concepts (crosstalk, termination, BGA breakout, etc.)
• Experience with multilayer PCB manufacturing processes, including thru-hole and SMT designs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• 5+ years of experience using Cadence Allegro or OrCAD PCB Editor
• 5+ years of experience using Altium Designer
• 3+ years of experience using Hyper Lynx DRC or similar SI/PI analysis tools

Full-time, fully direct hire position with comprehensive benefits

Mid-Senior level