PCB Layout Designer

Urban Ridge Supplies • Rochester, MN

9h • $28 - $42 • Hybrid

About The Position

Re:Build AppliedLogix is seeking an experienced PCB Layout Designer to contribute to complex electronics projects in advanced energy, automotive, defense and aerospace, medical devices, and robotics and automation. The role combines PCB layout expertise with disciplined component library management and collaboration across engineering disciplines. It is based in the Rochester, New York area and is full time, with approximately three days per week onsite and flexibility to work remotely on other days.

The designer will develop complex multilayer PCBs from schematic collection through manufacturing release, including high-speed, controlled-impedance, and power-distribution designs. The role also owns and maintains the Altium component library, establishes library practices, performs design reviews and analyses, produces manufacturing documentation, and supports prototypes and design iterations. The designer will work with electrical, mechanical, and signal/power integrity engineers, guide colleagues on library practices, and collaborate with client engineering teams.

The position offers an hourly rate of $28.00–$42.00. It may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives, subject to company plans. The company offers medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits. The posting also states that every employee shares ownership in the company and shares in the financial rewards of its success.

Requirements

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least five years of professional PCB layout experience, including high-complexity designs in Altium Designer.
• Experience designing multilayer PCBs of six or more layers and complex circuit layouts.
• Strong Altium library management experience, including component databases, symbols, footprints, and standards.
• Knowledge of DFM/DFA, controlled impedance, high-speed signal routing, and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Knowledge of IPC standards, including IPC-7351, IPC-2221, IPC-2222, IPC-A-600, and IPC-6012.
• Experience with component validation, technical quality-control reviews, and 3D MCAD/STEP integration.
• Strong attention to detail and organization, communication skills, and ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines.

Nice To Haves

• IPC CID or CID+ certification.
• Component engineering or formal library administration experience.
• Experience training or mentoring engineers.
• Knowledge of component lifecycle management and obsolescence tracking.
• Python or VBScript knowledge for library automation and quality checks.
• Familiarity with additional EDA platforms such as Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, or Mentor PADS.
• Familiarity with applicable regulatory and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Design complex multilayer PCBs of six or more layers from schematic collection through manufacturing release, including high-speed, controlled-impedance, and power-distribution designs.
• Own and maintain the Altium component library, including symbols, footprints, 3D models, component data, and standards.
• Establish library best practices to improve accuracy, consistency, and IPC compliance.
• Conduct design rule checks, signal integrity analysis, design-for-manufacturing reviews, and peer reviews.
• Generate manufacturing documentation and support prototype builds, troubleshooting, and design iterations.
• Partner with electrical, mechanical, and signal/power integrity engineers on new product development.
• Guide engineers on component submissions and library use, and support component standardization.
• Collaborate with client engineering teams as a technical representative of Re:Build AppliedLogix.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Other benefits.
• Potential eligibility for annual incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives, subject to company plans.
• Employee ownership and a share in the financial rewards of company success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree