PCB Layout Engineer

Summary: The PCB Design Engineer is responsible for supporting Hardware Engineers in the development of schematics and PCB layouts utilizing established processes and procedures. They ensure the timely completion of PCB layouts and ensure that the finished design meets EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance), DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFT (Design for Test) requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Oversee global PCB design group

Ensure the timely completion of PCB designs

Assist Hardware Engineers with schematic creation

Maintain component symbol and cell libraries in Altium and Mentor Graphics

Interface with Mechanical Engineers to develop packaging

Conduct multi-disciplinary design reviews at various milestones in the design cycle to ensure a robust final product

Troubleshoot and assist users with tool implementation and problems

Create documentation for the fabrication of PCBs

Create manufacturing documentation for the assembly of PCBAs

Interface with manufacturing to resolve any assembly issues that may occur

Work with PCB suppliers to optimize manufacturing arrays

Drive improvements to processes and procedures

Provide job mentoring to other PCB layout engineers

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering

Solid understanding of Altium Enterprise and Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise software

Solid understanding of EMC design practices, DFM and DFT

Minimum 7 years automotive electronics experience

Skills:

Exceptional attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal, analytical, and customer service skills

Ability to multitask

Ability to work independently