PCBA Engineer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced PCBA Engineer to lead the design and development of printed circuit board assemblies from system requirements through board-level implementation and manufacturing NPI.

This role requires strong expertise in microcontroller-based hardware design, cross-functional collaboration, and compliance within regulated product development environments.

• Develop electronic system and hardware architectures from product requirements down to PCBA board-level design.
• Design PCBAs incorporating microprocessors and microcontrollers, including component selection, schematic design, layout guidance, and design optimization.
• Lead board bring-up, prototype validation, debugging, and transition to manufacturing during New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams including mechanical, firmware, software, manufacturing, and quality.
• Create and maintain complete engineering documentation, including design specifications, test protocols, verification reports, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory, quality, and safety requirements in a controlled development environment.
• Lead and participate in electrical engineering design reviews, providing technical guidance and risk assessment.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve EMI, EMC, and ESD issues through design improvements and validation testing.
• Support manufacturing with DFM/DFA considerations, yield improvement, and issue resolution.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in electrical/electronic hardware and PCBA design.
• Proficiency in OrCAD and other CAD/EDA design tools.
• Strong experience in microcontroller-based hardware design.
• Hands-on expertise with hardware test and debug tools, such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, etc.
• Proven experience troubleshooting and resolving EMI/EMC/ESD-related issues.
• Experience supporting manufacturing NPI, including prototype build, validation, and production ramp-up.
• Familiarity with Life Sciences or Medical Device safety standards, such as IEC 61010, is a plus.
• Knowledge of risk management practices in regulated product development.
• Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven industries.