PCB Printed Circuit Board Design and Layout Engineer Unique Stable Gro

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Full-time - Mid Level

About the position

The position involves working in a dynamic and collaborative environment focused on PCBA design and prototyping, particularly in power delivery systems. The role requires ongoing communication with various teams and stakeholders to ensure high-quality product development and manufacturing processes. The company is experiencing significant demand for its customizable products, leveraging proprietary technology to maintain a competitive edge.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype PCBA with a focus on power delivery, including I/O and USB power.
• Select components and size PCBs to fit within limited spaces, ensuring compatibility with resistors, capacitors, and other components.
• Coordinate with board houses for high-volume PCBA manufacturing, maintaining communication throughout the process.
• Conduct solid testing and quality assurance, including documentation and traceability, test planning, debugging, and troubleshooting components.
• Utilize testing tools such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators for PCB testing.
• Engage in EMI and EMC testing and documentation as part of the design process.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, software engineering, and external clients during the board design process.
• Use Altium Designer for PCB design and have some embedded coding experience, ideally in C on a Linux platform.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, one-line diagrams, and electrical schematics, with AutoCAD experience required.
• Advise on changes and updates to PCB and manufacturing processes, coordinating with senior management, sales, and technicians.
• Clarify production plans, delivery performance, and project status with various stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in PCBA design and prototyping, particularly in power delivery systems.
• Proficiency in both analog and digital IC design.
• Experience with PCB sizing and component selection for limited space applications.
• Solid testing and quality assurance experience, including documentation and traceability.
• Familiarity with testing tools such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and multimeters.
• Experience with EMI and EMC testing and documentation.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with various teams and departments.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Word, and some exposure to MS Excel.
• Experience with Altium Designer and embedded coding, ideally in C on a Linux platform.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in military, avionics, or similar regulated industries.
• Specialty experience in designing power-focused boards or power supplies.
• Familiarity with I2S protocols and audio transmission components.
• Experience mentoring or training junior engineers.
• Knowledge of the full electronics component manufacturing life-cycle.

Benefits

• Excellent compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits package