Senior PCB Design Engineer

Kyocera International, Inc. (North America)•San Diego, CA

1d•$95,000 - $123,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. PCB Design Engineer is responsible for the design and/or development of new or modified products using the methods of technical research, project planning/resourcing, material screening, experimental design (DOE), simulation and product transition to create sustainable and profitable product lines. Supports PCB layout and substrate/package design for advanced electronic products. Develops multilayer PCB and substrate layouts (organic and ceramic), ensures signal integrity and manufacturability, and delivers complete documentation for prototype and production builds.

Requirements

BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
A minimum of 5+ years of PCB or substructure / layout or related experience.
Proficiency in one or more PCB CAD tools (Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, Siemens Xpedition, or KiCad).
Experience in the application of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization.
Works with signal and power integrity fundamentals, simulation/analysis tools, high-speed interfaces (DDR, PCle, Ethernet) and IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-7351).
Working knowledge of basic electronics theory and circuit functionality to support effective PCB layout decisions.
High-speed routing and controlled impedance design.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.
Ability to manage multiple projects
Ability to professionally present data and write advanced project reports.
Intermediate computer skills including Excel for data collection and graphical presentation of data.
Ability to work in a clean room environment and wear proper PPE.
Ability to work in a fast-paced lab environment and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD/Inventor or SolidWorks preferred.
Preferred IPC CID/CID+ certification.
Travel may be required up to 10%.

Responsibilities

Aligns with other engineers to ensure process development and qualification.
May present data on material, machines or process impacts in a variety of forums.
Coordinates and/or leads projects between lab, customer input, purchasing, prototype development and production.
Participates in assessment, test and design review as well as create new, unique designs and concepts to meet internal/external needs.
Evaluates and provides baseline recommendations for designs based on package costs and performance trade-off.
Performs experiments and analyzes results of a variety of variables.
May collaborate with outside sources such as vendors, colleges, or auditors.
Generates own specific goals and prioritize workload so those actions are in alignment with department goals.
Strong presentation skills (material content and public speaking) to ensure understanding and support of departmental projects.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.