PCB Design Engineer

Fusion Energy Base; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

TAE Technologies is seeking a skilled PCB Designer to support the development of custom electronic boards and devices. This role will focus on PCB design, documentation, prototype bring‑up, and validation of completed hardware, with emphasis on manufacturability and testability.

The ideal candidate combines strong layout and schematic skills with hands‑on lab experience and a solid understanding of manufacturable electronic design, contributing across analog and digital circuits while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of PCB design and hardware development.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer and manufacturing packages.
• Hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and function generators.
• Ability to read datasheets and select components.

Responsibilities

• Design custom printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies.
• Create and maintain schematic symbols, PCB footprints, board layouts, and routing in Altium Designer.
• Perform component placement and multilayer PCB layout for boards ranging from 2 to 6 layers.
• Prepare complete manufacturing documentation packages (schematics, BOMs, Gerber files).
• Support circuit design activities for analog and digital electronics.
• Simulate electrical circuits using LTspice, Micro-Cap, or Simulink.
• Build, inspect, and troubleshoot prototype boards and test units.
• Verify and validate designed PCBs and devices using lab equipment.
• Review supplier datasheets to ensure proper component selection.
• Perform soldering and rework of SMD components.

Skills

Altium Designer

Analog & Digital Design

Multilayer PCB Design

Soldering & Rework

Documentation for Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

TAE Technologies is seeking a skilled PCB Designer to support the development of custom electronic boards and devices. This role is responsible for PCB design, documentation, prototype bring‑up, and validation of completed hardware. The ideal candidate combines strong layout and schematic skills with hands‑on lab experience and a solid understanding of manufacturable electronic design.

Responsibilities

• Design custom printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies.

• Create and maintain schematic symbols, PCB footprints, board layouts, and routing in Altium Designer.

• Perform component placement and multilayer PCB layout for boards ranging from 2 to 6 layers.

• Prepare complete manufacturing documentation packages, including schematics, assembly drawings, bills of materials, Gerber files, and output packages.

• Support circuit design activities for analog and digital electronics, including amplifiers, integrators, dividers, switches, drivers, power supply circuits, etc.

• Simulate electrical circuits using industry‑standard tools such as LTspice, Micro‑Cap, or Simulink.

• Build, inspect, and troubleshoot prototype boards and test units as needed.

• Verify and validate designed PCBs and electronic devices using lab equipment.

• Work with common and specialized electronic components and review supplier datasheets to ensure proper component selection and use.

• Perform soldering and rework of SMD components when required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in PCB design and electronic hardware development.

• Strong proficiency with Altium Designer (schematic capture, PCB layout, Draftsman, OutputJob, and manufacturing package generation).

• Practical knowledge of analog and digital circuit design principles.

• Experience with multilayer PCB design, component libraries, and design documentation for manufacturing.

• Hands‑on experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators, and power supplies.

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply component manufacturer datasheets.

• Strong ability to identify, solder, and rework surface‑mount components.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting prototype and board assembly, hardware debug.

• Familiarity with design practices that improve manufacturability, testability, and reliability.

• Experience working in a fast‑paced product development environment.

Key Competencies

• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Clear communication and effective collaboration with engineering and production teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Compensation

The total compensation package for this position may include base salary and other elements depending on the role (non‑Sr., Sr., Lead or Manager). The compensation range is: $115,000 – $145,000.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and sick time, companywide December holiday, wellness program, parental leave, payment rewards for referrals, novel research, patents, collaborative environment, equity participation potential, HQ in Southern California, employee events on and off‑site.

EEO Statement

TAE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veterans, or disability status. We ensure all individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.