PCB Board Layout Engineer

Apex Bridge Talent Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Bridge Talent Group in Irvine, CA is seeking a PCB Design Engineer to develop multilayer PCB layouts and ensure IPC standards compliance. You will collaborate with hardware, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering teams to deliver robust, manufacturable boards.

The role emphasizes footprint creation, verification, and library management using industry tools, with options for direct hire or contract. On-site in Southern California.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in PCB layout design for multilayer boards.
• Experience in footprint creation, verification, and library management.
• Knowledge of IPC standards and PCB fabrication processes.
• Proficiency in PCB design tools such as Cadence Allegro, Altium Designer, OrCAD, or Mentor Graphics/PADS.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hardware, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering teams.
• Develop and optimize PCB layouts for reliability and manufacturability.
• Maintain footprints and libraries to support design changes and production.

Skills

PCB Layout

IPC Standards Compliance

PCB Fabrication Knowledge

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Altium Designer

OrCAD

Mentor Graphics/PADS

Job description

Job Type: Direct hire (Contract is also an option)

Customer: Aerospace

Required Qualifications:

• Strong experience in PCB layout design for multilayer boards.
• Experience in footprint creation, verification, and library management.
• Knowledge of IPC standards and PCB fabrication processes.
• Proficiency in PCB design tools such as Cadence Allegro, Altium Designer, Or CAD, or Mentor Graphics/PADS.
• Ability to work closely with hardware, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering teams.

Key Skills:

• PCB Layout
• IPC Standards Compliance
• PCB Fabrication & Manufacturing Knowledge