PCB/CAD Layout Designer

MACOM; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU Eligible

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-sponsored 401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MACOM in Morrisville, NC is seeking an experienced PCB Design Engineer to join our firmware-driven hardware team. You will collaborate with electrical engineers to integrate RF and mixed-signal designs into high-quality PCBs, develop CAD layouts, and manage BOMs from concept to release.

The role requires hands-on experience with Altium Designer, 2D drafting, and rigorous documentation practices. A fast-paced environment expects strong teamwork and clear communication to deliver robust

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in PCB design and layout.
• Familiarity with RF power pallet and amplifier design techniques.
• Knowledge of product data management systems, with preference for Agile.
• Attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with electrical engineers to integrate mixed-signal/RF designs into PCBs.
• Complete CAD layouts including floor planning, placement, schematics, and BOMs.
• Produce artwork files, fabrication/assembly drawings, and design-release documents.
• Support PCB integration and manufacturability with cross-functional teams.
• Apply DFM/ DFA guidelines and perform DRC checks to ensure layout compliance.

Skills

Altium Designer

PCB layout

2D drafting

BOM documentation

Tools

Agile PLM

Job description

MACOM (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor products across a diverse range of end markets, including Data Centers, Telecommunications, Industrial and Aerospace and Defense. We develop innovative, cutting-edge technologies and products across the spectrum of radio frequency (RF), microwave, millimeter wave, photonics and high-speed analog technologies. Our solutions support critical network infrastructure applications like artificial intelligence, high performance computing, satellite communications, radar, unmanned aerial vehicles, medical equipment, test and measurement and advanced wireless networks.

MACOM has more than 75 years of expertise in semiconductor process development, wafer fabrication, circuit design, advanced packaging, systems architecture and applications engineering. We are committed to our customers' success. We partner with customers to help solve their most challenging problems by providing semiconductor solutions that are at the forefront of the highest power, highest frequency and/or highest data rates.

Leading technologies, innovative products and driven employees. Come be a part of MACOM and help advance the next generation of connectivity infrastructure!

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with electrical engineers to integrate mixed signal and RF designs into PCBs
• Completing CAD layouts, including floor planning, component placement, schematic creation, and BOM development
• Generating artwork files, ODB+, fabrication and assembly drawings, and electronic PCB documentation as part of design releases
• Collaborating with engineering, product design, test, and manufacturing teams to support PCB integration and manufacturability
• Coordinating with PCB vendors and applying design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) guidelines
• Setting up and performing design rule checks (DRCs) to verify compliance in all aspects of PCB layout

Key competencies and skills required:

• 3+ years' of experience in PCB design and layout; proficiency with Altium Designer is preferred.
• 3+ years' of experience in 2D drafting and producing manufacturing drawings.
• Familiarity with RF Power Pallet and amplifier design techniques.
• Knowledge of product data management systems, with preference for Agile.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Possesses communication, organization, and documentation abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective partnerships.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Due to ITAR regulations, candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.

EEO:

MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation:

MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

RSU Eligible

This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM's discretion, subject to individual and company performance.

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.