PCB Design Engineer

Position: Staff PCB Design Engineer
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 Staff level 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

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field8+ 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 layoutPCB 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 systemsEMI/EMC design and mitigationHDI or rigid-flex PCB design

Experience working with CM/EMS partners

Familiarity with PLM (Arena) and ERP (SYSPRO) systems

Equal Employment opportunity

Digital Dynamics Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law
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