PCB Design Engineer

Enovation Co; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EControls is seeking an experienced PCB Designer to join our R&D team. The PCB Design Engineer develops high‑quality printed circuit boards for advanced engine controllers, fuel systems, battery management systems, and telematics applications.

This role collaborates closely with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and vendor partners to ensure designs meet electrical, thermal, packaging, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• BS in an engineering discipline.
• Desire to become an expert in PCB layout techniques (EMC, thermal, small signal integrity).
• Experience with Altium tool suite.
• Experience with interpreting electrical schematics to create optimal PCB layouts.
• Experience with 10+ layer PCB designs.
• Familiar with designing to UL, CSA, IEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Design printed circuit boards for new products, such as engine controllers, fuel system devices, lithium‑ion battery management systems (BMS) and chargers, and IoT telematics systems.
• Exhibit a relentless attention to detail to produce defect‑free PCB designs within project timelines.
• Generate Gerber data and all necessary fabrication files.
• Create PCB footprints from manufacturers’ datasheets and maintain component library.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal design and manufacturing teams to optimize material and manufacturing costs.
• Collaborate with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to optimize packaging, thermal, and electrical performance.
• Independently interpret electrical standards such as IEC, CSA, and UL (as pertaining to PCB design) and successfully implement in designs.

Skills

PCB layout techniques

Schematic interpretation

EMC awareness

Thermal management

Education

BS in Engineering‑based discipline

Tools

Altium tool suite

Job description

EControls is seeking an experienced PCB Designer to join our growing R&D team. The PCB Design Engineer develops high‑quality printed circuit boards for advanced engine controllers, fuel systems, battery management systems, and telematics applications. This role collaborates closely with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and vendor partners to ensure designs meet electrical, thermal, packaging, and regulatory requirements. The engineer also drives design quality through detailed reviews, standards interpretation, library maintenance, and production‑ready documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design printed circuit boards for new products, such as engine controllers, fuel system devices, lithium‑ion battery management systems (BMS) and chargers, and IoT telematics systems.
• Exhibit a relentless attention to detail to produce defect‑free PCB designs within project timelines.
• Generate Gerber data and all necessary fabrication files.
• Create PCB footprints from manufacturers’ datasheets and maintain component library.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal design and manufacturing teams to optimize material and manufacturing costs.
• Collaborate with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to optimize packaging, thermal, and electrical performance.
• Independently interpret electrical standards such as IEC, CSA, and UL (as pertaining to PCB design) and successfully implement in designs.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering‑based discipline.
• Desire to become an e xpert in PCB layout techniques and best practices (EMC, thermal, small signal integrity).
• Experiencewith Altium tool suite.
• Experience with interpreting electrical schematics to create optimal PCB layouts.
• Experience with 10+ layer PCB designs.
• Familiar with designing to standards such as UL, CSA, IEC.

EControls is a global provider of innovative, state‑of‑the‑art integrated controls solutions for internal combustion engines and electric drive systems in the off‑highway, on‑highway, and stationary equipment markets. EControls designs world‑class, full‑authority engine management systems for major OEMs around the world. Our global engine development labs and engineering staff offer full‑range support, from design guidance for base engine conversion to hardware, software, and engine calibration to meet each application’s specific requirements.

We are passionate about customer satisfaction and service. We fearlessly engage in any effort that will eliminate our customers’ risk and clear a path to their success. We immerse ourselves in our customers’ world, reveal unknowns and deliver integrated solutions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EControls provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, EControls complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.