PCB Layout Engineer

Insight Global - Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time

Sunnyvale, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The PCB Layout Engineer position at Insight Global involves working onsite in Sunnyvale, CA, for a leading client in the AR/VR industry. The role focuses on the design and documentation of Rigid, Flexible, and Rigid-flex PCBs, ensuring high-quality standards and seamless collaboration with contract manufacturers. The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end PCB design processes, including the creation of detailed documentation and adherence to manufacturing rulesets.

Responsibilities

• Design and document Rigid PCBs, Flexible and Rigid-flex designs.
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers for fabrication releases.
• Manage end-to-end PCB/FPC design involving various components such as analog, digital, RF, camera, display, audio, sensors, and power charging.
• Create and maintain detailed PCB documentation, including fabrication and assembly packages (Gerber files, ODB++, Bill of Materials, fabrication and assembly drawings).
• Select appropriate materials and design optimal PCB stack-ups.
• Ensure adherence to impedance and application of Design for Excellence (DFX) rulesets.
• Resolve Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and manufacturing-related issues promptly.
• Release fabrication and assembly packages into company-wide Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Produce and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) as required.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working with Rigid PCBs, Flexible and Rigid-flex designs.
• Experience in end-to-end PCB/FPC design involving components such as analog, digital, RF, camera, display, audio, sensors, and power charging.
• Experience creating PCB documentation (Gerber files, ODB++, Bill of Materials, Fabrication and Assembly drawings).
• Familiarity with Design for Excellence (DFX) rulesets and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Experience releasing fabrication and assembly packages.
• Proficiency in using Allegro.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.