Mid-Level PCB Designer

USA Firmware, LLC

United States

Hybrid

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and remote work flexibility

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

USA Firmware is seeking a Mid-Level PCB Designer to join our growing engineering team. You will develop complex PCBs for industrial automation, medical devices, defense, IoT, robotics, and commercial markets, collaborating with electrical, firmware, software, FPGA, and mechanical engineers.

You will design PCB layouts from concept through production using Altium Designer and Siemens PADS Professional, convert schematics into manufacturable layouts, and create documentation to ensure

Qualifications

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 ECOs and collaborate with PCB fabricators and CM.
Participate in design reviews with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Design PCB layouts from concept through production.
Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to deliver manufacturable designs.
Create documentation for fabrication and assembly.
Review designs in design reviews.

Skills

PCB layout

Schematic interpretation

Communication

Organization

Education

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

Tools

Altium Designer

Siemens PADS Professional

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.

Requirements

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