Lead PCB Designer: Altium Expert for Power & IMS Boards

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Lead PCB Designer in Livermore, CA to develop and maintain best practices in PCB design for conventional SMD, thick copper, and insulated metal substrate boards. You will interface with electrical and mechanical engineers to realize Parker products and lead process improvements across the PCB group.

The role requires senior-level expertise in PCB fabrication, Altium tools, and scripting, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• BS in EE or equivalent.
• Ten plus years of experience as a PCB designer.
• Four plus years of experience with Altium Designer/Altium 365.
• Ability to utilize Altium scripting to automate repetitive layout tasks.
• Thorough understanding of PCB fabrication processes, tolerances, IPC standards.
• Knowledge of ESD principles; analog design is a plus.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills.
• Accuracy and good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop PCB designs that are innovative, high-quality, cost-appropriate and satisfy stakeholder needs.
• Use Altium Designer/Altium 365 for design creation, analysis and verification with DRC checks.
• Lead evaluation and improvement of processes, tools and methodologies.
• Manage updates and creation of library components; interact with global teams.
• Incorporate Engineering Change Orders; ensure documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Communicate with all levels within the organization and external customers.
• Provide expert support to local design center and business units for PCB tools and processes.
• Perform design verification of own work and peers.

Skills

PCB design experience

Altium scripting

Communication skills

Accuracy & organization

Education

BS in EE or equivalent

Tools

Altium Designer/Altium 365

Job description

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Lead PCB Designer in Livermore, CA to develop and maintain best practices in PCB design for conventional SMD, thick copper, and insulated metal substrate boards. You will interface with electrical and mechanical engineers to realize Parker products and lead process improvements across the PCB group.

The role requires senior-level expertise in PCB fabrication, Altium tools, and scripting, with strong communication and organizational skills.