PCB Design Engineer

CAI•Middletown, PA

1d•$78 - $82•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a motivated PCB Design Engineer ready to take us to the next level! If you have strong expertise in high-speed PCB design, Altium Designer, and signal integrity principles, and are looking for your next career move, apply now. We are looking for a PCB Design Engineer to lead the end-to-end design, layout, and documentation of high-speed printed circuit boards. This position will be a contract and onsite in Middletown, PA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
5–10 years of professional experience in PCB design, with emphasis on high-speed designs
Advanced proficiency in Altium Designer for schematic capture, PCB layout, and documentation
Strong knowledge of PCB fabrication processes, materials, and design-for-manufacture (DFM) principles
Experience with documentation packages (fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, Gerbers, ODB++, etc.)
Solid understanding of high-speed design principles including impedance control, crosstalk, differential pair routing, and return path integrity
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with signal integrity and power integrity simulation tools
Experience working in a global, cross-functional engineering environment
Highly detail-oriented with the ability to work independently

Responsibilities

Lead the design, layout, and development of high-speed printed circuit boards using Altium Designer
Define PCB stack-up, routing strategies, and layout rules to ensure signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC compliance
Generate and maintain PCB fabrication and assembly drawings, documentation packages, and bills of materials (BOMs)
Collaborate with electrical engineers to translate schematics into manufacturable PCB layouts
Partner with fabrication and assembly vendors to validate manufacturability and cost-effectiveness of designs
Perform design reviews, implement feedback, and ensure adherence to industry standards (IPC, JEDEC, IEEE)
Troubleshoot design and fabrication issues and implement corrective actions with cross-functional teams
Contribute to continuous improvement in PCB design methodologies, tools, and processes