PCB Design Engineer

Gentex Corporation•Grand Rapids, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The PCB Design Engineer II performs printed circuit board design to develop and launch new products. The role combines PCB layout expertise with problem solving, documentation, and collaboration, and contributes to hardware product development teams. It requires on-site work at Gentex facilities and is not eligible for remote work. The engineer works with cross-functional teams and external partners to create reliable PCB designs for high-volume production, support manufacturing and testing, and improve design practices. The position also includes mentoring other Design Engineers and supporting hiring and onboarding.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
At least 2 years of relevant professional work experience.
Working knowledge of IPC standards, automotive specifications, and high-reliability PCB design practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

PCB design experience with an electronic design CAD toolchain such as Xpedition, OrCAD, or Altium.
Professional experience in automotive new product development.

Responsibilities

Perform PCB design within cross-functional engineering teams to develop and launch new products with a high degree of independence.
Apply knowledge of PCB fabrication processes, including lamination, imaging, etching, and drilling, to create high-reliability designs for high-volume production.
Use electrical CAD tools to design PCBs for embedded applications.
Place and route high-density multilayer PCBs using rigid, rigid-flex, flex, and HDI technologies while optimizing signal integrity, power integrity, thermal management, manufacturability, and reliability.
Work with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to optimize product packaging and system integration in embedded applications.
Coordinate cross-functional PCB layout design reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards and suitability for manufacturing and test.
Coordinate with PCBA manufacturing personnel, Purchasing, and PCB vendors to optimize cost and improve design rules, constraints, and design-for-test and design-for-manufacturing guidelines.
Stay current with technology, manufacturing, and industry trends to drive continuous improvement of products, processes, and methods.
Use electronic design knowledge to support technical exchanges with external customers.
Coach and mentor other Design Engineers, provide direction, and contribute to knowledge sharing and skill development.
Support hiring and onboarding of new team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain honesty, integrity, and confidentiality regarding company matters.
Comply with company policies and procedures and safety regulations, and safely perform duties while promoting a safe workplace.