PCB Layout Designer, Sr

Position: PCB Layout Designer, Sr.
Department: NY Engineering

Location:

Bohemia, NYPosted:

Position Title:

Senior PCB Layout Designer Department: NY Engineering For more than 60 years, Power Device Corporation (PDC) has been recognized as a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-reliability Connectivity, Power, and Control solutions for the Aerospace, Defense, and Space industries. Our dedication to supplying quality products, on-time delivery, and superior support, has contributed to the success of our customers and the critical missions they serve.

To continue meeting our customers’ mission-critical needs, PDC is seeking a Senior PCB Layout Designer to join our engineering team.

This position is 100% onsite in Bohemia, New York, or Poway, California. PDC provides benefit options designed to support employees and their families. Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and applicable requirements.

The compensation for this role will be $130,000 - $145,000 annually based on experience.

This position requires a U.S Person or a person who can qualify for a Department of State or Department of Commerce License.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Mechanical Engineering, you will develop printed circuit board (PCB) and hybrid circuit layouts that meet electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and reliability requirements. This is a hands-on design role working closely with electrical, mechanical, process, manufacturing, and supplier teams. You will also support electronics packaging using Solid Works and mentor junior designers.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Design high-speed, high-density, multilayer PCBs and hybrid circuits, from component placement and routing through final release.

Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and process engineers to resolve layout issues and confirm design requirements.

Use Solid Works to support electronics packaging, including PCB outlines, component envelopes, enclosures, mounting features, and connector locations.

Create and update 3D models and mechanical drawings; verify fit, clearances, and alignment between PCB assemblies and packaging.

Prepare and review PCB fabrication and assembly drawings, Gerber files, and other manufacturing data for accuracy and completeness.

Work with suppliers and Purchasing to apply fabrication guidelines, resolve manufacturing questions, and verify tooling such as solder screens.

Participate in design reviews and improve layouts for performance, manufacturability, cost, and reliability.

Implement Engineering Change Notices and maintain controlled drawings, design files, guidelines, and checklists.

Mentor junior designers; coordinate with IT and CAD vendors to resolve tool issues, maintain software, and protect design data through access controls and backups.

Must Haves
- Minimum Requirements:

Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent technical training.
6–8 years of PCB design experience, including hybrid circuits and discrete-component PCBs.Extensive experience with high-speed, high-density, multilayer layouts or related design challenges.

Solid Works proficiency for electronics packaging, 3D parts and assemblies, mechanical drawings, and PCB-to-enclosure fit and clearance checks.

Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes and ability to produce accurate, manufacturable designs.

Strong attention to detail, clear communication, and ability to work independently and collaboratively while meeting deadlines.

Experience with Cadence Allegro X 24.1 (PCB layout), Cadence OrCAD X 24.1 (schematic capture), Pentalogix Viewmate Pro (Gerber editing), and Blue Print PCB (fabrication and assembly drawings).Nice to Have:

Experience with Power and digital designs, single-board computers, and backplane layouts.

Experience…