PCB Designer

ORBCOMM•Ottawa, ON

2h•CA$65,000 - CA$85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Designer is responsible for the electrical and mechanical packaging design of printed circuit boards and the generation of manufacturing packages (Assembly/Fabrication Drawings, BOMs, Change Orders, etc.). This role offers hands-on involvement in design reviews, testing and test automation, and technical documentation throughout the product lifecycle. This role is based out of our Ottawa, Ontario hub, and working full-time on-site. With an on-site working schedule (5 days per week), you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate in person and build strong connections with our team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in PCB design
Advanced proficiency with industry-standard ECAD/DFM tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, CAM350).
Strong understanding of: High-speed design (controlled impedance, differential pairs, length matching)
Strong understanding of: Multilayer stack-ups and HDI technologies
Strong understanding of: EMC/EMI mitigation techniques
Experience with DFM/DFA/DFT best practices
Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-7351, IPC-A-600/610)
Proven experience working with contract manufacturers and PCB fabricators

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks would be considered an asset.
IPC certification considered an asset
Experience working within a mid-sized product development organization
Experience flex PCB design
Exposure to automated optical inspection (AOI), X-ray, and test strategies
Experience supporting global supply chains and vendor qualification
Knowledge of PCB cost-reduction initiatives, including material utilization, laminate substitution, and second-source fabricator onboarding
Experience with PLM tools such as Agile
Familiarity with IST (Interconnect Stress Testing) methodology for PCB supplier and material qualification

Responsibilities

Lead PCB layout design for complex, and low-cost multilayer PCB’s (HDI, high-speed, RF, mixed-signal)
Translate electrical schematics into robust, manufacturable PCB layouts
Define PCB design standards, stack-ups, and design rules
Collaborate with ME and EE teams on signal integrity, power integrity, space planning and thermal considerations
Chair detailed design reviews key stakeholders
Conduct and support DFM/DFA reviews with contract manufacturers (EMS)
Drive design for test (DFT) strategies including boundary scan, and functional test
Interface with fabrication and assembly vendors to resolve technical issues and optimize yield
Support prototype builds, incoming inspection, debugging, and root cause analysis
Maintain documentation including fab drawings, assembly drawings, and release packages
Leverage AI-enabled tools and automation to support daily tasks and productivity
Commitment to continuous learning in digital and AI literacy