PCB Design Engineer

Saige Partners•Des Moines, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented PCB Design Engineer to join a growing, mission-driven organization focused on developing innovative safety and monitoring technologies. This role is responsible for the design, layout, and optimization of printed circuit boards that power next-generation electronic products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
3–5+ years of experience in PCB design and layout for electronic products
Strong experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium preferred)
Proficiency in multilayer PCB design, including high-speed digital and analog circuits
Experience generating manufacturing files (Gerber, drill files, BOMs)
Knowledge of design for manufacturing (DFM) and assembly processes (SMT, THT)
Familiarity with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Bluetooth)
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with embedded systems or IoT devices
Understanding of signal integrity, EMI/EMC considerations, and power distribution
Experience collaborating with contract manufacturers and PCB fabricators
Familiarity with PLM systems (e.g., Arena)

Responsibilities

Design and develop high-quality PCB layouts for embedded electronic systems, including multilayer boards
Create and maintain schematics, PCB layouts, and manufacturing outputs (Gerber files, BOMs, fabrication drawings)
Perform component placement, routing, and signal integrity optimization for analog and digital circuits
Ensure designs meet performance, manufacturability (DFM), and reliability standards
Collaborate with electrical, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams to integrate complete system designs
Support prototyping, testing, and validation of PCB assemblies
Troubleshoot design issues and perform root cause analysis on hardware failures
Work with manufacturers and suppliers to support PCB fabrication and assembly processes
Identify and implement design improvements, including solutions for component obsolescence
Maintain documentation for designs, revisions, and engineering changes