PCB Board level Designer, San Jose

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented

PCB Board-Level Designer

to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for translating electrical schematics into physical, high-reliability printed circuit board (PCB) layouts. You will collaborate closely with hardware engineers, mechanical designers, and manufacturing partners to deliver optimized layouts that meet strict electrical, thermal, mechanical, and manufacturing constraints.Key Responsibilities 1. PCB Layout&Component Placement Design complex multi-layer (analog, digital, mixed-signal, and RF) printed circuit boards from schematic capture through to manufacturing release. Execute component placement, stack-up design, and high-speed routing while managing signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) requirements.Implement controlled impedance, differential pairs, length matching, and isolation strategies for sensitive analog/RF signals. 2. Collaboration&Technical Integration Work alongside hardware engineers to interpret schematics, netlists, and specific layout constraints (e.g., high-voltage spacing, thermal dissipation). Interface with mechanical engineers to ensure seamless mechanical integration, utilizing ECAD-MCAD co-design tools to manage board outlines, keep-out zones, and component heights.Participate in formal design reviews to identify potential layout, thermal, or manufacturing risks before production. 3. Library&Database Management Create, verify, and maintain schematic symbols and 2D/3D component footprints according to company standards and

IPC-7351

guidelines. Manage the component database, ensuring correct mapping between schematics, footprints, and manufacturer part numbers. 4. DFX&Manufacturing Documentation Apply strict

DFX (Design for Excellence)

principles, specifically focusing on

DFM

(Design for Manufacturing) and

DFA

(Design for Assembly) to maximize production yields. Generate comprehensive fabrication and assembly packages, including Gerber files, ODB++, NC drill files, Bill of Materials (BOM), and detailed assembly drawings. Liaise with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors to resolve technical queries (EQs) during production.Role Requirements Education&Experience Education:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience/certification (e.g., IPC CID/CID+). Experience:

3+ years of proven experience in board-level PCB design and layout (scale according to seniority needed). Technical Skills&Competencies CAD Tools:

Proficiency in major PCB design suites such as

Altium Designer ,

Cadence Allegro ,

OrCAD , or

Mentor Graphics Xpedition/PADS

(specify your primary tool). Signal&Power Integrity:

Strong understanding of grounding strategies, decoupling, EMI/EMC mitigation techniques, and thermal management via layout. Manufacturing Knowledge:

Deep familiarity with PCB fabrication processes (FR4, high-frequency laminates, HDI, blind/buried vias) and component packaging (BGA, QFN, 0201/01005 passives). Industry Standards:

Working knowledge of

IPC standards

(IPC-2221, IPC-6012, etc.) and regulatory compliances (RoHS, CE, FCC).