Mid-Level PCB Designer

USA Firmware

Brecksville (OH)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote flexibility

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation & holidays

401(k) match

Job summary

USA Firmware is seeking a Mid-Level PCB Designer to work with electrical, firmware, software, FPGA, and mechanical engineers on complex PCBs for industrial automation, medical devices, defense, and IoT.

You will layout PCBs using Altium Designer and Siemens PADS, convert schematics to manufacturable layouts, and produce all fabrication and assembly documentation with strict DFM/DFM standards. Hybrid/remote options available.

Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience
3–7 years of PCB layout experience
Proficiency with Altium Designer
Experience with Siemens PADS Professional
Experience designing multilayer PCBs
Ability to create PCB footprints and schematic symbols
Knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly processes
Ability to interpret electrical schematics
Familiarity with IPC standards
Strong communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Design PCB layouts from concept through production using Altium Designer and Siemens PADS Professional
Convert electrical schematics into manufacturable PCB layouts
Design multilayer PCBs (2–12 layers) and Create/maintain footprints and symbols
Generate fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing documentation
Perform DRC/ERC verification and apply IPC/DFM/ DFA best practices
Support ECOs and collaborate with PCB fabricators and contract manufacturers
Participate in design reviews with engineering teams

Skills

PCB layout

Schematic interpretation

IPC standards familiarity

DFM/DFA practices

Communication skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Electronics Engineering Technology

Tools

Altium Designer

Siemens PADS Professional

PCB footprints & symbols creation

Job description

USA Firmware is seeking a Mid-Level PCB Designer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will work alongside electrical, firmware, software, FPGA, and mechanical engineers to develop complex printed circuit boards for innovative products across industrial automation, medical devices, defense, IoT, robotics, and commercial markets.

You'll be responsible for PCB layout from concept through production using Altium Designer and Siemens PADS Professional while collaborating directly with cross‑functional engineering teams to deliver manufacturable, high‑quality designs.

Design PCB layouts using Altium Designer and Siemens PADS Professional

Convert electrical schematics into manufacturable PCB layouts

Design multilayer PCBs (2–12 layers)

Create and maintain PCB footprints, symbols, and component libraries

Generate fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing documentation

Perform DRC/ERC verification

Apply IPC standards and DFM/DFA best practices

Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)

Collaborate with PCB fabricators and contract manufacturers

Participate in design reviews with engineering teams

Required

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience
3–7 years of PCB layout experience
Proficiency with Altium Designer
Experience with Siemens PADS Professional
Experience designing multilayer PCBs
Ability to create PCB footprints and schematic symbols
Knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly processes
Ability to interpret electrical schematics
Familiarity with IPC standards
Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred