Senior PCB Design Engineer (m/f/x)

Lawo AG; Rastatt; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

E-bike leasing

On-site parking

Meal options on site

Employee discounts

Health management

Résumé du poste

Lawo AG in Rastatt, Germany, is seeking a Senior PCB Design Engineer to join the R&D team. You will transform complex electronic designs into reliable, manufacturable, and production-ready PCBs and work with cross-functional teams on high-performance FPGA- and embedded-based systems.

Key responsibilities include designing multilayer PCBs, high-speed layouts, and supporting manufacturing processes. Strong emphasis on EMC-conscious design and producibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing complex multilayer PCBs for FPGA- and embedded-based systems.
• Strong knowledge of high-speed PCB design and impedance control.
• EMC-conscious PCB design principles understood and applied.

Responsabilités

• Design and implement complex multilayer PCBs for FPGA- and embedded-based systems.
• Create high-speed PCB layouts for interfaces such as DDR, Ethernet, PCIe, USB, LVDS, HDMI, DisplayPort.
• Collaborate with hardware, FPGA, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams throughout product development.
• Support PCB stack-up definition, impedance control, power distribution, and signal integrity best practices.
• Apply EMC-conscious design principles for robust products.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability and production readiness with in-house production.
• Support prototype bring-up, debugging, and layout-related testing.
• Maintain PCB libraries, design rules, and manufacturing documentation.

Connaissances

High-speed PCB design

Differential pair routing

Cadence Allegro

Altium Designer

FPGA-based design

Embedded systems

Team collaboration

Formation

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Outils

Cadence Allegro

Altium Designer

Description du poste

Lawo, based in Rastatt, Germany, is an innovative, leading supplier of professional audio, video and control solutions to the world-wide broadcast market. We develop and manufacture our products in Germany and support them with a global Customer Support Team.

GROW WITH US! To strengthen our team, we have an immediate opening for a

Senior PCB Design Engineer (m/f/x)

Join our R&D team and help develop next-generation professional audio, video, and broadcast products.

As a Senior PCB Design Engineer, you will transform complex electronic designs into reliable, manufacturable, and production-ready products. You will work closely with hardware, FPGA, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams on high-performance FPGA- and embedded-based systems.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement complex multilayer PCBs for FPGA- and embedded-based systems
• Create high-speed PCB layouts for interfaces such as DDR, Ethernet, PCIe, USB, LVDS, HDMI, DisplayPort, and comparable technologies
• Collaborate closely with hardware, FPGA, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams throughout product development
• Support PCB stack-up definition, impedance control, power distribution, and signal integrity best practices
• Apply EMC-conscious design principles to ensure robust and reliable products
• Optimize designs for manufacturability, assembly, testability, and series production together with our in-house production team
• Support prototype bring-up, troubleshooting, and layout-related debugging
• Maintain PCB libraries, design rules, layout standards, and manufacturing documentation
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of PCB design methods and development processes

YOUR PROFILE

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, PCB Design, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of experience in the PCB design of complex electronic products
• Strong knowledge of high-speed PCB design, including differential pair and DDR routing, length matching, controlled impedance, and return path optimization
• Good understanding of EMC-conscious PCB design
• Experience with Cadence Allegro, Altium Designer or a comparable EDA solution
• Understanding of embedded systems and FPGA-based designs
• Structured, quality-focused, and solution-oriented working style with strong teamwork and communication skills
• Good English skills; good German skills are an advantage, but not a mandatory requirement

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with EMC testing and compliance activities
• Experience with Signal Integrity and Power Integrity analysis
• Basic schematic design or hardware development knowledge
• Experience with DFM/DFA and electronic manufacturing processes
• Background in broadcast, professional audio/video, networking, telecommunications, or industrial electronics

OUR OFFER

• The opportunity to develop high-end FPGA-based systems for the professional broadcast industry
• Close collaboration between engineering and our in-house production team, enabling fast decision-making and efficient development processes
• A high level of ownership and influence over design quality, manufacturability, and production readiness
• A modern development environment with state-of-the-art measurement and test equipment
• Flexible working hours in a hybrid work model
• Global teamwork with more than 30 nationalities
• Taking ownership and responsibility instead of simply executing tasks
• Straightforward collaboration on an equal footing
• Corporate health management
• Lawo Academy: language courses and other professional development opportunities
• Technical equipment for mobile and remote working
• Access to a wide range of employee discounts
• Additional financial benefits
• E-bike leasing
• Charging stations for electric vehicles
• Daily meal options with a wide selection of dishes
• Ample parking spaces directly on site
• A workplace surrounded by nature, providing the perfect environment for active breaks
• Employee events
• Foosball table and a band rehearsal room
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