PCB Design Engineer Sr

Location: Northern

## PCB Design Engineer Sr
** About Digital Dynamics Inc.
** Digital Dynamics Inc. (DDI) is a 100% employee-owned company delivering advanced control systems for industrial automation and mission-critical environments. We partner with leading semiconductor and technology companies to design and build high-performance, reliable solutions.

At DDI, every employee is an owner. Our ESOP structure fosters accountability, collaboration, and long-term thinking.
** Position Overview
** We are seeking a
** Senior PCB Design Engineer
** to lead the design and layout of complex printed circuit boards supporting high-performance control systems. This role is critical in strengthening DDI’s PCB layout capability, ensuring high-quality design releases, and enabling scalable, manufacturable solutions.

You will partner closely with Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, and Manufacturing teams to deliver robust designs from concept through production.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Design and develop complex, multi-layer PCB layouts (mixed signal, power, and high-speed designs)
* Translate schematics into optimized layouts with strong consideration for signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and thermal performance
* Own PCB layout specialization, driving best practices and consistency across designs
* Prepare and release complete manufacturing packages, including
** Gerber/ODB++ outputs and documentation
*** Define PCB stack-ups, materials, and fabrication requirements in collaboration with Electrical Engineering and vendors
* Apply strong
** DFM/DFA principles
** to ensure efficient fabrication and assembly
* Manage and maintain
** PCB libraries and component symbols/footprints (Altium)
*** Collaborate cross-functionally with
** Mechanical Engineering (ME)
** on enclosure, fit, and thermal constraints
* Support prototype builds, debug, and root cause analysis for PCB-related issues
* Work with external fabricators and CM partners to resolve design and production challenges
* Offload and support Electrical Engineering by owning layout execution and release quality
* Contribute to continuous improvement of PCB standards, tools, and processes## Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
* 8+ years of experience in PCB design and layout
* Advanced experience with
** Altium Designer** (or similar PCB CAD tools)
* Strong expertise in:  + Multi-layer PCB design (6+ layers)  + Signal integrity and high-speed layout  + PCB stack-ups, materials, and fabrication processes
* Experience creating full design release packages (Gerber/ODB++, fab and assembly drawings)
* Deep understanding of DFM/DFA principles
* Strong cross-functional communication skills
** Preferred Experience
*** Semiconductor equipment, industrial automation, or aerospace systems
* EMI/EMC design and mitigation
* HDI or rigid-flex PCB design
* Experience working with CM/EMS partners
* Familiarity with PLM (Arena) and ERP (SYSPRO) systems
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