Senior PCB Layout Engineer

Astemo Indiana•Farmington Hills, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the development and production of automotive embedded electronic control unit hardware. The engineer performs PCB layouts for automotive control systems for quotation and mass production, ensuring they meet customer specifications and internal company requirements. The position is based at the Farmington Hills, Michigan facility and works with minimal direction under the supervision of DE management and senior staff at the Farmington Hills and Harrodsburg, Kentucky facilities. The role includes advanced controlled-impedance routing and stack-up design; applying manufacturing and drafting standards; and using DFM, DFA, and DFT principles to support high yields. The engineer designs complex multilayer boards, including HDI and mixed-signal power-conversion designs, collaborates with electrical, mechanical, production, and supply-chain engineers, and generates manufacturing and supplier deliverables. The role also involves reviewing layouts, mentoring other PCB designers, and promoting internal best practices. The position requires knowledge of electronics, analog and digital circuits, PCB design principles, 3D mechanical constraints, electromagnetics, signal and power integrity, transmission-line theory, and the effects of vias and connectors. Domestic and international travel may be required. Remote work is permitted when duties allow, but the employee must be able to report to the office within one hour of being called.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
At least 8 years of hands-on experience in PCB layout, library management, and schematic capture.
Advanced proficiency with PCB CAD software such as Cadence Allegro.
Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and drafting standards, including GD&T and IPC-2221, IPC-6012, and IPC-6013.
Understanding of DFM, DFA, and DFT.
Understanding of analog and digital hardware systems as applied to automotive control systems.
Knowledge of electronics, analog and digital circuits, component behavior, PCB design rules, stack-up design, signal integrity, power distribution, and thermal management.
Ability to use 3D models to assess component spacing and other mechanical constraints.
Basic understanding of electromagnetics and its relevance to PCB design.
Understanding of SI/PI simulation, transmission-line theory, and the impact of vias and connectors on signal integrity and power delivery.
Ability to interpret analysis results and communicate them to others.
Critical-thinking skills and ability to address complex problems by evaluating alternative solutions and conclusions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to coordinate program activities with remote team members and work independently with minimal direction.
Experience with PCs and application software, including Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to report to the office within one hour of being called when working remotely.

Nice To Haves

IPC CID (Certified Interconnect Designer) certification; certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform PCB layouts for automotive control systems for quotation and mass production in accordance with customer specifications and internal company requirements.
Design controlled-impedance routing and stack-ups, and mitigate signal- and power-integrity issues.
Apply manufacturing and drafting standards, including GD&T and applicable IPC classifications.
Apply DFM, DFA, and DFT principles to support high manufacturing yields.
Design complex multilayer boards, including boards with HDI and mixed-signal power conversion.
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, production, and supply-chain engineers to define board architecture and resolve physical constraints.
Produce Gerber or ODB++ files, bills of materials, and detailed fabrication and assembly drawings for suppliers.
Guide junior and mid-level PCB designers, review layouts, and promote internal best practices.
Coordinate program activities with team members at remote sites.
Travel to domestic and international locations as needed to support project development.