PCB Design Engineer
Job in
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listed on 2026-05-12
Listing for:
Saigepartners
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Hardware Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
PCB Design Engineer (Des Moines, IA)
We are seeking a detail-oriented PCB Design Engineer to join a growing, mission-driven organization focused on developing innovative safety and monitoring technologies. This role is responsible for the design, layout, and optimization of printed circuit boards that power next-generation electronic products.
Key Responsibilities- Design and develop high-quality PCB layouts for embedded electronic systems, including multilayer boards
- Create and maintain schematics, PCB layouts, and manufacturing outputs (Gerber files, BOMs, fabrication drawings)
- Perform component placement, routing, and signal integrity optimization for analog and digital circuits
- Ensure designs meet performance, manufacturability (DFM), and reliability standards
- Collaborate with electrical, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams to integrate complete system designs
- Support prototyping, testing, and validation of PCB assemblies
- Troubleshoot design issues and perform root cause analysis on hardware failures
- Work with manufacturers and suppliers to support PCB fabrication and assembly processes
- Identify and implement design improvements, including solutions for component obsolescence
- Maintain documentation for designs, revisions, and engineering changes
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 3–5+ years of experience in PCB design and layout for electronic products
- Strong experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium preferred)
- Proficiency in multilayer PCB design, including high-speed digital and analog circuits
- Experience generating manufacturing files (Gerber, drill files, BOMs)
- Knowledge of design for manufacturing (DFM) and assembly processes (SMT, THT)
- Familiarity with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Bluetooth)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Preferred:
- Experience with embedded systems or IoT devices
- Understanding of signal integrity, EMI/EMC considerations, and power distribution
- Experience collaborating with contract manufacturers and PCB fabricators
- Familiarity with PLM systems (e.g., Arena)
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