PCB Design Engineer

City of Shakopee, MN; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a PCB Design Engineer to turn complex ideas into reliable, real-world electronics. You will design high‑performance PCBs for precise pressure and temperature sensing, collaborating with global engineering teams from concept to manufacturing.

The role emphasizes CAD-focused development, rigorous design reviews, and adherence to industry standards. A strong background in electrical CAD, EMC/EMI, and manufacturability is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with electrical CAD software.
• Knowledge of analog/digital circuit theory and EMC/EMI in electronics.
• Understanding of design for manufacturability, design for assembly and design for testability.
• Experience with schematic and layout tools.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; no sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead PCB development activities including schematic capture, component placement, routing, Gerber/ODB++ file creation, and documentation.
• Support and/or lead PCB layout design reviews (Electrical, EMC, Manufacturing, etc).
• Design multi-layer mixed-signal boards and flex assemblies with cross-functional collaboration to meet quality, safety and cost targets.
• Develop and implement changes to engineering drawings and documentation.
• Collaborate with global PCB drafting resources to standardize outputs.
• Create electrical components for in-house library and integrate best CAD practices.
• Become a knowledge resource on PCB layout standards and IS designs per industry standards.
• Coordinate with supply chain for sourcing components for new and legacy designs.
• Work with contract manufacturers to ensure fabrication success; lead DFM/ DFA activities with cross-functional teams.
• Lead PCB/A DFM/DFA activities in collaboration with Supply Chain, Mechanical and Manufacturing engineering.

Skills

Electrical CAD

EMC/EMI knowledge

DFM/ DFA

Schematic & layout tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

This position is ideal for an Electrical Engineering professional who enjoys turning complex ideas into dependable, real-world products. As a PCB Design Engineer at Emerson, you will help create high-performance electronics that enable precise pressure and temperature measurement across a wide range of industries. You will work closely with other experienced engineers across disciplines and global locations, contributing your expertise to designs that move from early concept to full-scale manufacturing. This role offers technical growth, collaboration, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact—supported by Emerson’s flexible, people-focused work environment!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead and direct work related to PCB development involving schematic capture, component placement, routing, Gerber / ODB++ file creation, and documentation creation using Cadence Allegro toolset.
• Support and/or lead PCB layout design reviews (Electrical, EMC, Manufacturing, etc)
• Design multi-layer mixed signal circuit boards and flex circuit assemblies while collaborating with team members to meet the product quality, safety and cost requirements.
• Develop and implement changes to engineering drawings and documentation.
• Collaborate with global PCB drafting resources.
• Work with ECAD systems team to create electrical components for the in-house library, integrate best practices into development processes and find ways to utilize the full potential of the CAD software.
• Become a knowledge resource of PCB layout standards, Intrinsically Safe (I.S.) designs, best practices, and guidelines in accordance with industry standards and internal requirements.
• Facilitate and lead communication with supply chain to support component sourcing for new designs and legacy production
• Work with contract manufacturers of PCBs and assembly houses to ensure the successful fabrication of each design.
• Lead PCB(A) DFM/DFA activities in collaboration with Supply Chain, Mechanical and Manufacturing engineering.
  

Who You Are:

You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You focus on creating an effective collaborative style. You prepare content for communication that is impactful. You gain perspective in the middle of chaos. You become an early adopter.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience using electrical CAD software
• Knowledge of analog/digital circuit theory and EMC/EMI in electronics
• Knowledge of design for manufacturability, design for assembly and design for testability
• Experience with schematic and layout tools
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

We recognize that for our organization to support a diverse workforce, we must focus on employee wellbeing. We know that to do your best work, you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a market-leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, family formation benefits in addition to paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, inclusive of vacation, holiday, and sick leave. Our goal is to offer a strong benefits foundation while allowing employees the flexibility to choose options that best suit their needs.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The starting salary for this role is $91,000-100,000annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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