Pcb Design Engineer

Actalent; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 6,624,000 - 7,286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced PCB Design Engineer to create high-speed, multi-layer PCB layouts for advanced electronic products. You will lead design efforts, manage libraries, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into robust, manufacturable designs.

You will apply state-of-the-art PCB materials and stack-up techniques while mentoring others and ensuring design reviews meet performance and reliability targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of PCB design and layout experience.
• Proven experience with high-speed, multi-layer boards (8+ layers).
• Strong knowledge of signal integrity and stack-up design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PCB layouts for high-speed, multi-layer boards.
• Manage and maintain PCB component libraries and workflows.
• Lead design reviews and mentor junior engineers on best practices.
• Collaborate with electrical, hardware, and mechanical teams through product lifecycle.
• Qualify components for performance and manufacturability with engineering partners.
• Prepare estimates and quotes based on project specs.
• Create manufacturing documentation including schematics and BOMs.
• Apply industry standards and emerging PCB technologies.
• Engage with clients to clarify requirements and translate into designs.

Skills

PCB design

Altium Designer

PADS

Signal integrity

Cross-functional teamwork

Client interaction

High-speed design

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

PADS

Xpedition

Job description

Job Title: PCB Design EngineerJob Description

The PCB Design Engineer will design and develop complex PCB layouts for new and existing electronic products while serving as a technical leader for high-speed, multi-layer board design. This role manages PCB design tools and libraries, collaborates closely with cross-functional engineering teams, and supports customers directly by translating technical requirements into robust, manufacturable designs. The engineer will apply current industry standards and emerging technologies to ensure high performance, reliability, and quality across all PCB designs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PCB layouts for new and existing electronic products, with a focus on high-speed, multi-layer boards.


• Manage and maintain PADS component libraries, including the creation, review, and approval of new components.


• Lead PCB design reviews and provide expert guidance on signal integrity, crosstalk mitigation, and high-speed design best practices.


• Collaborate closely with electrical, hardware, and mechanical engineers throughout the entire product development lifecycle.


• Evaluate and qualify electronic components in partnership with the engineering team to ensure suitability for performance and manufacturability requirements.


• Prepare project estimates and quotes based on customer requirements and detailed engineering specifications.


• Create and maintain comprehensive manufacturing documentation, including schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), assembly drawings, and related PCBA documentation.


• Apply current industry standards and emerging technologies related to PCB materials, stack-up design, manufacturing processes, and high-speed circuit design.


• Participate actively in technical, program, and departmental meetings to support project alignment, risk mitigation, and successful execution.


• Communicate directly with clients to gather and clarify technical requirements and translate them into clear design specifications.


• Work across multiple projects and industries, flexing between different applications, companies, and end clients as needed.

Essential Skills

• Approximately 10+ years of relevant experience in PCB design and layout.


• Advanced proficiency in either Altium Designer or PADS for PCB layout and library management.


• Proven experience designing high-speed, multi-layer PCB boards with a minimum of 8 layers.


• Strong understanding of signal integrity, crosstalk, and high-speed design principles.


• Hands-on experience managing and maintaining PCB component libraries, including creation and approval workflows.


• Ability to work across multiple projects and industries, adapting to different products, companies, and end clients.


• Strong communication skills with the ability and desire to interact directly with clients to gather technical requirements.


• Ability to create and maintain detailed manufacturing documentation such as schematics, BOMs, and assembly drawings.


• Solid understanding of PCB materials, stack-up design, and manufacturing processes for high-speed circuits.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline is desired.


• Experience designing very high-layer-count boards, including 24-layer PCB designs.


• Familiarity or experience with Xpedition PCB design tools.


• Experience participating in cross-functional technical and program meetings to support project planning and execution.


• Demonstrated ability to stay current with emerging PCB technologies, materials, and industry standards.

Work Environment

This role is primarily onsite during the initial contract period of approximately two months, allowing for close collaboration with engineering and program teams. After this period, the position may offer up to two remote workdays per week, providing a hybrid work arrangement. The engineer will work in a professional engineering environment alongside electrical, hardware, and mechanical engineers, using industry-standard PCB design tools such as Altium, PADS, and potentially Xpedition. The work involves regular participation in technical, program, and departmental meetings, as well as direct communication with clients to support project requirements and alignment. The setting supports focused design work, documentation development, and design reviews, with access to the necessary systems and resources to produce high-quality PCB designs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $52.89/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision


• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital


• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available


• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)


• Short and long-term disability


• Health Spending Account (HSA)


• Transportation benefits


• Employee Assistance Program


• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Cleveland,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.