DCB Designer

DSJ Global; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a DCB Designer in Andover, Massachusetts to design PCB layouts for power converter assemblies using Altium Designer and to apply DFM principles. You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, firmware, compliance and manufacturing teams to develop innovative products.

Responsibilities include leading design reviews, managing designs through the lifecycle, and delivering production-ready layouts with CAD automation support.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PCB design/CAD experience.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer.
• Understanding of PCB fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with SMT, through-hole, blind and buried via technologies.
• Working knowledge of power electronics.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with BluePrint, Valor, or ODB++ is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create PCB layouts for power converter assemblies using Altium Designer.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and established design standards.
• Perform layout verification using CAD automation tools.
• Manage PCB designs through the product lifecycle and release process.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to implement schematic updates and new designs.
• Work with mechanical engineers to incorporate mechanical features and constraints.
• Partner with manufacturing and NPI teams to optimize layouts for production.
• Lead design review meetings prior to PCB releases.
• Create stencil files and support documentation activities.
• Troubleshoot CAD library and design issues with internal stakeholders.

Skills

PCB design

Altium Designer

Power electronics

SMT & via technologies

CAD automation

DFM principles

Communication & organization

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

DCB Designer (PR/603089) Andover, Massachusetts

Salary: USD70000 - USD90000 per annum

About the Opportunity

A leading power electronics manufacturer is seeking a PCB Designer to support the development of next-generation power conversion technologies used in AI, aerospace, and advanced electrification applications. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with electrical, mechanical, firmware, compliance, and manufacturing teams on highly innovative products.

What You'll Do

• Create PCB layouts for power converter assemblies using Altium Designer.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and established design standards.
• Perform layout verification using CAD automation tools.
• Manage PCB designs through the product lifecycle and release process.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to implement schematic updates and new designs.
• Work with mechanical engineers to incorporate mechanical features and constraints.
• Partner with manufacturing and NPI teams to optimize layouts for production.
• Lead design review meetings prior to PCB releases.
• Create stencil files and support documentation activities.
• Troubleshoot CAD library and design issues with internal stakeholders.

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of PCB design/CAD experience.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer.
• Understanding of PCB fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with SMT, through-hole, blind and buried via technologies.
• Working knowledge of power electronics.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with BluePrint, Valor, or ODB++ is a plus.

Why This Role

• Work on cutting-edge power electronics technologies.
• Collaborate with highly technical engineering teams.
• Exposure to products supporting AI, aerospace, and electrification markets.
• High-visibility role with cross-functional impact.
• Opportunity to influence designs from concept through production.