Senior PCB Layout Engineer

TP-Link Systems Inc. • Irvine, CA

7d • $165,000 - $175,000

About The Position

TP-Link Systems Inc. is seeking an experienced PCB Layout Engineer to join its engineering team and work on consumer network products. The Senior PCB Layout Engineer will create complex PCB designs and layouts involving thousands of components, including CPUs, DDR, flash, PHY, and Wi-Fi RF modules. The role works closely with hardware and mechanical-structural engineers to support PCB prototyping and mass production.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience in PCB layout or design; candidates with highly relevant prior experience may be considered with fewer years.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Full understanding of PCB layout techniques for mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and apply design-appropriate best practices.
• Experience independently driving board-level PCB design using EDA tools.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CAD tools such as OrCAD and Allegro.
• Experience developing consumer networking, wireless router, gateway, mesh Wi-Fi, IoT hub, access point, or similar connected-device products.
• Experience designing high-speed signal interfaces such as RF, MDI, DDR, PCIe, USB, and RGMII/SGMII.
• Experience developing component libraries and managing libraries.

Responsibilities

• Work with hardware and mechanical-structural engineering teams to drive PCB design and layout.
• Perform PCB layout and routing, produce reliable design files, support PCB fabrication issues, and respond to EQs.
• Evaluate PCB layout feasibility, schedule risks, cost targets, and manufacturability during projects.
• Create and maintain PCB footprints and associated libraries.
• Mentor junior PCB Layout engineers, provide technical guidance, and contribute to CAD team training, design standards, and checklists.

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; partial coverage is available for dependents.
• Contributions to 401k funds.
• Over four weeks of PTO per year.
• Bi-annual pay increases.
• Health and wellness benefits, including a free gym membership.
• Quarterly team-building events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior