Engineer -PCB Layout

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Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation.

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Entry-Level Engineer I-PCB Layout Designer to join our Hardware Engineering team. This role focuses on the critical physical design of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), specifically for high-efficiency power supply and power electronics circuits. The ideal candidate will translate complex electrical schematics into manufacturable, high-performance physical layouts, ensuring adherence to rigorous industry standards and power integrity best practices.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent BSEE graduate to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world design engineering solutions.

• Translate detailed electrical schematics, primarily for Switch-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) and DC-DC converters, into optimized PCB layouts using industry-standard EDA tools.
• Execute strategic component placement to minimize parasitic effects, optimize thermal performance, and meet mechanical constraints.
• Implement multi-layer routing strategies for high-current and sensitive control signals, ensuring minimal noise, crosstalk, and maintaining controlled impedance where required.
• Define robust and effective power/ground plane structures to ensure Power Delivery Network (PDN) integrity, minimize ground bounce, and manage electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
• Perform rigorous Design Rule Checks (DRC) and collaborate with PCB fabricators and assembly houses to ensure designs are cost-effective and manufacturable at volume.
• Generate comprehensive fabrication and assembly data packages, including Gerbers, drill files, assembly drawings, and Bills of Material (BOMs), ensuring accurate and complete transfer to manufacturing.
• Actively work with Electrical, Mechanical, and Signal/Power Integrity Engineers to resolve technical challenges and incorporate design feedback throughout the layout process.
• Ensure all PCB designs strictly comply with relevant industry specifications, including IPC-2221 (Generic Design Standard), IPC-2222 (Rigid PCB Sectional Design Standard), and IPC-6012 (Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid PCBs), particularly regarding conductor spacing and creepage for power sections.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited institution.
• 0-3 years of Internship/Coursework
  
  Experience:
  
  Prior relevant experience through internships, co-op programs, or dedicated academic projects focused on PCB design, power electronics, or high-speed/high-current layout is a significant advantage.
• Demonstrated familiarity or direct experience with professional Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools, specifically Altium Designer (highly preferred), Cadence Allegro, or Mentor Graphics PADS.
• Solid theoretical and practical understanding of power supply…