PCB Layout Designer / ECAD Designer

Job Title: PCB Layout Designer / ECAD Designer

Job Type: Full-Time

Education: Associate's degree preferred

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced PCB Layout Designer / ECAD Designer to support the development of new electronic products as well as the maintenance and improvement of existing designs.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in schematic capture, PCB layout, ECAD library management, and manufacturing documentation. This position will work closely with Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Test Engineering teams to develop reliable, manufacturable electronic products.

The successful candidate will have proficiency with OrCAD Capture, PADS Professional/PADS Layout, and Altium Designer. The role will support legacy designs while helping transition future product development to Altium Designer.

Essential Responsibilities

Schematic & PCB Design

• Create and modify electronic schematics using OrCAD Capture and Altium Designer.

• Perform schematic symbol verification and maintain schematic design standards.

• Design complex multilayer PCBs for analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronic applications.

• Convert and migrate legacy designs from PADS and OrCAD to Altium Designer as required.

• Collaborate with Electrical Engineers on component selection, schematic development, and PCB layout.

• Develop PCB stackups based on:

  • Signal integrity

  • Power integrity

  • EMC/EMI requirements

  • Thermal performance

  • Manufacturability

  • Reliability

ECAD Library Management

• Create, maintain, and manage ECAD component libraries, including:

  • Schematic symbols

  • PCB footprints

  • 3D models

  • Component parameters and databases

• Ensure library components meet design and manufacturing requirements.

Manufacturing Documentation

• Prepare complete manufacturing release packages, including:

  • Gerber and/or ODB++ files

  • PCB fabrication drawings

  • Assembly drawings

  • Drill files

  • Pick-and-place files

  • Bills of Materials (BOM)

  • Assembly outputs

• Perform Electrical Rule Checks (ERC) and Design Rule Checks (DRC).

• Ensure designs meet applicable manufacturing and engineering standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate design reviews with Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Test Engineering teams.

• Work with Mechanical Engineers to ensure PCB dimensions, enclosure fit, connector locations, and mechanical interfaces are correct.

• Support prototype assembly, engineering validation, troubleshooting, and production release.

• Work directly with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors to resolve manufacturing and design issues.

• Participate in Engineering Change Orders (ECOs/ECNs) and continuous product improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 5+ years of professional ECAD/PCB design experience.

• Strong hands-on experience with:

  • OrCAD Capture

  • PADS Professional / PADS Layout

  • Altium Designer

• Experience with both schematic capture and PCB layout.

• Experience designing 4-20 layer PCBs.

• Experience with:

  • Mixed-signal circuits

  • Precision analog circuits

  • Digital embedded systems

  • High-current circuits

  • Power electronics

• Strong understanding of:

  • PCB fabrication processes

  • PCB assembly processes

  • IPC standards

  • Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

  • Design for Assembly (DFA)

  • Design for Test (DFT)

• Ability to create complete and accurate PCB manufacturing release packages.

• Strong communication, organization, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering environment.

Preferred Experience

• OrCAD Capture: 5+ years preferred

• PADS Professional / PADS Layout: 5+ years preferred

• Altium Designer: 1+ year preferred

• Experience migrating legacy PCB designs from PADS or OrCAD to Altium.

• Experience working directly with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors.

• Experience with complex analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics designs.

Benefits

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible schedule

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Health insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

• Referral program

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

Salary may vary based on experience, technical expertise, and qualifications.