Sr. Staff Engineer - Pcb Design

Vistance Networks, Inc.; Nuevo León; On-site; MXN 2,052,000 - 2,798,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Networks is seeking a Senior Staff PCB Designer to lead high-density PCB layouts from concept through fabrication. You will work with electrical and mechanical teams on diverse broadband designs and deliver robust, manufacturable boards.

The role requires strong expertise in RF/mixed-signal design, DFM practices, and mentoring junior designers in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration with US and Mexico teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in high-speed PCB design and RF/mixed technologies.
• DFM analysis using Valor and CAM350 tools.
• Proficiency in EMI mitigation techniques and RF/analog design.

Responsibilities

• Design and document high-density PCB layouts conforming to manufacturing standards and design guidelines.
• Develop PCB layouts for a variety of broadband network designs across multiple units.
• Collaborate with US and Mexico teams to deliver PCB design solutions for high-performance assemblies.
• Develop and present PCB design trade-offs and solutions to the engineering team.
• Lead design reviews and coordinate with fabrication and assembly vendors.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

PCB design

RF design

High speed digital

EMI mitigation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Siemens/Mentor Xpedition

Valor

CAM350

Job description

Sr. Staff Engineer - PCB Design Aurora Networks is seeking a highly skilled Senior Staff PCB Designer. In this role you will design cutting-edge printed circuit boards across Aurora Networks. As a Sr. Staff PCB Designer, you will be a key contributor shaping next-generation hardware from concept through fabrication, working alongside world-class electrical and mechanical engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document high-density printed circuit board (PCB) layouts that conform to manufacturing, industry standards and Aurora Networks design guidelines, using supplied schematics and electrical/mechanical design constraints
• Develop PCB layouts for a wide variety of broadband network designs across multiple business units, including R&D, Access Technologies and Broadband Networks
• Support form factor accurate (FFA) test platform circuit boards requiring mastery of digital processors, RF amplifier circuits, and power control devices
• Work with micro-vias (stacked), sequential lamination stack-ups, and design rules using 0.5mm pitch and smaller packages
• Collaborate with US and Mexico teams to deliver PCB design solutions for high-performance electronic assemblies
• Develop and present PCB design trade-offs and solutions to the engineering design team for resolution and implementation
• Determine trade-offs necessary to meet design requirements while producing high-quality, cost-effective PCBs that meet schedule objectives
• Maintain technical coordination with Engineering and Manufacturing; resolve PCB design issues with fabrication and assembly vendors
• Prepare and deliver design reviews to project teams
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, PCB and DFM checklists, and design guidelines
• Collaborate with internal PCB designers to optimize product development processes and schedule execution
• Provide direction, prioritization, and clear project task communication to team members and stakeholders
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering technology, or a related technical field
• 8+ years actively involved in PCB high speed design and RF mixed technologies.
• Design for Manufacture (DFM) analysis experience utilizing Valor and/or CAM350 tools.
• Proficiency in Siemens/Mentor Xpedition PCB design software
• Experience with RF, Analog, and high-speed digital circuit design, including: DDR2/3/4/5.
• Expert understanding and demonstrated application of PCB design principles, practices, and industry standards
• Proven ability to perform complex PCB design tasks requiring in-depth knowledge of fabrication and assembly process capabilities and limitations
• Experience with EMI mitigation techniques and practices
• Familiarity with PWB technology and process trends and their application to advanced designs
• Design for Manufacture (DFM) analysis experience utilizing Valor.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to deliver clear status reports and presentations
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams and external suppliers via email, web meetings, and instant messaging
• Ability to understand project goals and align individual contributions accordingly
• Leadership skills to direct, prioritize, and communicate project milestones to team members