PCB Designer

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Full Time Professional Corporate - Morgan Hill Morgan Hill, CA, US

8 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $ Annually

JOB SUMMARY

The PCB Designer 2 independently performs schematic capture and full PCB layout for RF/microwave and mixed-signal circuit boards. Working with moderate supervision, this position collaborates closely with RF and electrical engineers on stack-up, material selection, and controlled-impedance routing, and takes on greater responsibility for DFM compliance, documentation quality, and fabrication-vendor coordination than the entry-level role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, recommend, and deploy new layout and schematic capture software tools.
• Collaborate with current and new printed circuit board assembly housings to understand capabilities and successfully deploy DFM internally.
• Independently perform schematic capture and full PCB layout for RF/microwave, digital, and mixed-signal circuit boards.
• Design and manage controlled-impedance transmission lines (microstrip, stripline, grounded coplanar waveguide) per RF engineering requirements.
• Select and specify PCB stack-ups and materials (FR-4, Rogers, PTFE laminates) in coordination with RF and electrical engineers.
• Route high-speed and RF-sensitive traces while managing crosstalk, EMI, and signal integrity considerations.
• Generate complete fabrication and assembly data packages (Gerbers, drill files, IPC netlists, BOMs, assembly drawings) and review for DFM compliance.
• Perform DRC/ERC checks and independently resolve layout violations.
• Coordinate with PCB fabricators and assembly houses on stack-up, tolerances, and manufacturability questions.
• Process ECOs, maintain revision control, and manage component libraries within PLM/PDM systems.
• Support bring-up, debug, and rework of prototype boards alongside RF and electrical engineers.
• Mentor other engineering staff on layout practices, library standards, and documentation quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electronics Technology, PCB Design, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Two to five years of relevant PCB design experience, preferably including RF/microwave or high-speed digital layout.
• Demonstrated proficiency with ECAD tools (Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or similar) and experience working within a PDM/PLM system.
• Solid understanding of controlled-impedance design, stack-up construction, and RF layout practices.
• Ability to manage multiple design tasks concurrently with minimal day-to-day direction.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Advanced proficiency in Altium Designer (or equivalent), including multi-layer RF/mixed-signal layout.
• Strong knowledge of controlled-impedance transmission line design (microstrip, stripline, CPWG) and impedance calculation tools.
• Working knowledge of RF laminate materials (Rogers, PTFE) and their electrical/thermal properties.
• Understanding of IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-6012, IPC-7351) and DFM/DFT best practices.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC mitigation techniques in layout, including grounding, shielding, and via stitching.
• Working knowledge of PLM/PDM and ERP systems for library, BOM, and ECO management.
• Effective cross-functional communication with RF/electrical engineering and PCB fabrication vendors.

CORE COMPETENCIES

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