Senior PCB Designer

ASSA ABLOY•Redwood City, CA

51d•Onsite

About The Position

Level is redefining the smart home with technology that is simple, intuitive, useful, and invisible. Founded by ex-Apple Product and Engineering leaders, Level takes a unique approach to designing products, focusing on how they are made and for whom. This approach results in elegant and unique solutions, raising the bar for the entire smart home ecosystem. Now part of the Assa Abloy family, a global leader in access solutions, Level is positioned to accelerate innovation and expand its reach. This partnership strengthens the ability to deliver world-class smart home experiences while maintaining the vision and design excellence that have always set Level apart. We are seeking a Senior PCB Design Layout Engineer with extensive hands-on experience in high-quality printed circuit board (PCB) design and layout. This role is responsible for creating complex PCB layouts, collaborating with electrical and mechanical engineering teams, and ensuring designs meet manufacturability, signal integrity, and reliability requirements. A formal degree is preferred but not required. Candidates with strong practical experience and demonstrated expertise in PCB layout will be strongly considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
7+ years of professional experience in PCB design, layout, or hardware engineering
Strong expertise in multi‑layer PCB design, high‑speed routing, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Hands‑on experience with PCB design tools such as Cadence Allegro, Altium Designer, KiCad, or similar
Working knowledge of IPC standards and PCB quality best practices
Ability to troubleshoot complex layout issues and guide technical decision‑making
Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering and manufacturing teams
Proven organizational and project management skills in a fast‑paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with RF, high-speed interfaces (DDR, PCIe, USB, Ethernet), or mixed-signal designs
Knowledge of signal integrity analysis tools

Responsibilities

Design and develop complex multilayer PCB layouts for high-speed and mixed-signal electronics.
Translate electrical schematics into fully manufacturable PCB designs.
Collaborate with electrical engineers to optimize layout for signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, and thermal performance.
Work closely with mechanical engineers to ensure proper board fit and enclosure compatibility.
Develop and maintain PCB design libraries, footprints, and layout standards.
Generate manufacturing outputs including Gerbers, ODB++, fabrication drawings, and assembly documentation.
Interface with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors to resolve DFM/DFA issues.
Perform design reviews and ensure adherence to company and industry design standards.
Support prototype builds, debugging, and design improvements.
Mentor junior PCB designers and help establish best practices.