CAD PCB Layout Engineer

Position Title: PCB Layout Engineer

Location: Onsite | Naperville, IL
Compensation: $75,000 – $85,000 base salary
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary:

A leading advanced electronics manufacturing organization is seeking a PCB Layout Engineer to support the design and development of complex electronic products across aerospace, defense, medical device, and industrial technology environments. This role is focused on multi-layer PCB layout design, high-speed routing, and supporting mission‑critical products within a collaborative engineering environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong PCB layout experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross‑functionally with engineering and manufacturing teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop complex multi‑layer PCB layouts including rigid, rigid‑flex, and HDI boards
• Support component placement, routing strategies, and stack‑up development for mixed‑signal and RF designs
• Perform high‑speed routing including controlled impedance and differential pair routing
• Apply best practices related to signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation, grounding, and thermal performance
• Generate fabrication and assembly documentation including Gerber files, drawings, and manufacturing packages
• Conduct DFM, DFA, and DFT reviews with manufacturing partners and internal teams
• Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering teams throughout development processes
• Support CAD workflows, PCB libraries, and layout standards across multiple design environments
• Participate in technical reviews and provide layout support for engineering initiatives

Qualifications:

• 2–5+ years of PCB layout experience within high‑reliability industries
• Strong experience with Altium Designer
• Experience working with additional PCB CAD tools such as Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, or Siemens Xpedition preferred
• Hands‑on experience with mixed‑signal and RF PCB designs
• Experience supporting high‑speed interfaces such as DDR, PCIe, or SERDES
• Strong understanding of controlled impedance routing, SI/PI fundamentals, and EMI/EMC design practices
• Experience with multi‑layer stack‑ups including 8+ layer boards
• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands‑on experience preferred

Salary & Benefits:

• Base salary: $75,000 – $85,000
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Opportunity to support advanced electronic products across aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets
• Collaborative engineering environment with long‑term growth potential