Electrical / PCB Design Engineer (Redesign/Altium Focus)

Position Title: Electrical / PCB Design Engineer (Redesign / Altium Focus)

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity for an Electrical / PCB Design Engineer with our client located in Seattle, WA. This role is focused on the redesign of existing PCBs, requiring significant Altium schematic and layout work.

Job Description:

We have an urgent contract opening for an Electrical / PCB Design Engineer centered on enhancing existing designs and working with manufacturing partners to improve Design for Manufacturing (DfM).

This role requires assisting with the redesign of existing PCBs.

The primary focus is significant Altium schematic and layout work.

The engineer will be working with manufacturing partners to establish and improve DfM (Design for Manufacturing).

Design scope is primarily standard digital designs with some power delivery and limited integration of RF components.

The team offers full support; the role will have oversight by our lead principal engineer.

Job Responsibilities:

PCB Redesign & Layout: Execute detailed schematic and layout work primarily using Altium Designer for existing PCBs.

DfM Improvement: Work closely with internal teams and manufacturing partners to implement design changes that enhance manufacturability, cost efficiency, and production yield.

Design Execution Scope: Focus primarily on standard digital designs. PCB complexity ranges from simple 4-layer boards up to 10-12 layer boards. Includes power delivery circuits and limited RF components (simple routing of antenna traces to connectors).

Collaboration & Support: Receive oversight and support from a Lead Principal Engineer, with RF experts available to assist and validate designs.

Documentation: Maintain and update comprehensive documentation for all schematic and layout revisions.

Job Qualifications:

Experience Level: Proven professional experience in Electrical Engineering and PCB design. Minimum 2 years of highly relevant Altium/PCB layout experience is required (3-5 years is ideal).

Altium Mastery: Extensive, recent, hands-on experience with Altium Designer (schematic capture and layout) is mandatory. The company will provide the necessary tools and design library.

DfM Expertise: Demonstrated ability to understand and apply Design for Manufacturing (DfM) principles in a production environment.

Hardware Foundation: Solid working knowledge of standard digital design principles, power circuits, and signal integrity.

Communication: Effective communication skills for collaboration with principal engineers and manufacturing partners.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

Familiarity with higher layer count boards (up to 12 layers).

Understanding of basic RF principles related to simple antenna trace routing.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (~2-3 months estimated duration, with potential for extension).

Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid: In-office 3+ days per week preferred. Remote work is possible for exceptional candidates, but this may limit ability to continue beyond the initial contract term, as the long-term goal is to hire full-time in-person staff.)

Pay Range: $80-$115/hr.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation. We're passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

Meet Your Recruiter

Kelsey Servin

I have been in the staffing industry since 2006. I started in HR and held roles as a recruiter, account manager, director of major accounts, and VP of recruiting and sales before settling into my passion for technical recruiting. My various roles and experiences allow me to understand the ins and outs of the industry. My recruiting style is collaborative, and I work closely with candidates to understand what exactly they are looking for in a role to align them with as many opportunities as possible. I am responsive, easy to work with, and transparent, so candidates always know where they are in the process. I can help you achieve whatever YOU want out of your next opportunity, whether it is career, cultural, or financial growth. I would love to be the one to find your next position, but at the end of the day, it is most important that you end up in the best fit for you and your family. I am a talent sleuth at heart and love the thrill of helping a candidate find their dream job or helping a manager find the perfect person for their team. I am super positive, very knowledgeable about the industry, and a huge foodie! Reach out to me for all the above!