PCB Layout Designer

Duke; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Marine Technical Services Canada Inc. is seeking a PCB Layout Designer to work with Electrical and Mechanical teams on layout updates and new designs. You will create footprints, verify layouts, and ensure manufacturability using Altium Designer.

The role targets multi-layer boards (4–20+ layers), high-speed routing, IPC standards, and collaboration with suppliers to deliver complete ODB++/Gerber packages for manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience using Altium Designer for PCB layouts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in PCB layout in defense, industrial, automotive, or rugged electronics.
• Experience creating and maintaining footprint libraries and design packages.

Responsibilities

• Create and review footprints and ensure alignment with design constraints.
• Utilize Altium Designer for complete PCB layouts and complex routing.
• Collaborate with Electrical and Mechanical teams to address cross-functional requirements.
• Design layouts for multi-layer boards (4–20+ layers) and high-speed interfaces.
• Verify, simulate, and test layouts for signal integrity and manufacturability.
• Prepare ODB++ and Gerber output for manufacturing partners.

Skills

Footprint design

Collaboration

DFM/DFT understanding

Signal integrity knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Gerber

ODB++

Job description

On-site/ Remote/ Hybrid: On-site/Hybrid/Remote option

Location: Ottawa, Toronto, Halifax, Other

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 CAD annually

As the PCB Layout Designer, you will be responsible for working with the Electrical and Mechanical designers to update or create new PCB layout designs.

Responsibilities:

• Creating and reviewing new footprints.
• Follow internal process checklist for creating new footprints
• Utilize Altium Designer software proficiently for complete PCB layouts, ensuring adherence to design constraints and project specifications.
• Collaborate closely with Electrical and Mechanical design teams to understand requirements and address cross-functional design considerations.
• Design PCB layouts for various electronic devices and components, including boards with multi-layer (4-20+ layers) and complex routing requirements.
• Apply High-Speed design techniques, including differential pairs and impedance-controlled routing for components such as DDR4, DDR5, and high-frequency interfaces.
• Conduct thorough layout verification, simulation, and testing to ensure design functionality and signal integrity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues identified during layout verification, testing, or production, working to minimize design iterations and production disruptions.
• Create ODB+ and custom output packages for manufacturing.

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience using Altium Software
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field, or equivalent experience in PCB design and layout.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in PCB layout design, preferably in industries such as defense, industrial, automotive, or rugged electronics.
• Experience creating and maintaining parts for the footprint library.
• Able to collaborate with the Electrical and Mechanical Design teams.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) principles to ensure layouts are optimized for production and testing.
• Proven experience creating comprehensive design package files, including ODB++ and Gerber files, for seamless handoff to manufacturing partners.
• Working with PCB manufacturing suppliers to review and comment on engineering questions.
• Experience with layout verification tools and simulation software for design validation (e.g., Signal Integrity, Power Integrity tools).
• Familiarity with IPC standards (e.g., IPC-2221, IPC-7351) and other industry standards governing PCB layout and design.
• Knowledge of performance class design and level of producibility
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with basic office computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; Google Suite)
• Highly motivated and energetic
• Strong problem-solving skills and strategic thinking ability
• Excellent team player with strong communication and collaboration skills
• Able to obtain and maintain a positive Controlled Goods Assessment

Duke Marine Technical Services Canada Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment so our employees can perform their jobs well and reach their full potential.

If you require accommodations for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.