Electrical Engineer

Overview

Acara Solutions is seeking a PCB Layout Designer to join our client on a 2-year contract opportunity based in Fremont, CA.

• Hourly rate: $67.86/hr.
• Work schedule: 4 days onsite and 1 remote

Position Overview: The PCB Layout Designer will be responsible for creating, modifying, and releasing complex printed circuit board designs. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, efficient, and experienced in Cadence Allegro (version 17 or newer), with a strong focus on delivering first-pass quality designs in a fast-paced environment.

• Perform PCB layout design using Cadence Allegro (v17 and above).
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure design integrity and manufacturability.
• Support schematic capture and documentation release using OrCAD.
• Conduct internal reviews and apply feedback to maintain high accuracy standards.
• Execute designs that meet performance, EMI/EMC, and manufacturability requirements.
• Manage design files, documentation, and version control throughout the release process.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in PCB layout utilizing Cadence Allegro
• Proficiency in Cadence Allegro (v17 or newer).
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and speed.
• Experience with OrCAD, schematic capture, and documentation release preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.