PCB Design Engineer

Murata Power Solutions Inc.; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation/Holidays

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Murata Power Solutions is seeking a PCB designer to create up to 10-layer PCBs including digital, analog, and power circuits. You will generate detailed documentation for high-volume manufacturing and ensure design rules are followed across functions.

The role requires 3–5 years of PCB design experience with Cadence Allegro/Altium/PADS, familiarity with schematic capture tools, and IPC knowledge. On-site with one flex remote day per week, and an extensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field with 3–5 years of PCB design experience; or Associate’s degree with 5–7 years of experience.
• Proficient in Cadence Allegro 23 or higher, Altium, and PADS PCB design software, including constraint managers.
• Experience with schematic capture software such as Cadence Concept HDL.
• Some familiarity with SolidWorks or other mechanical CAD tools.
• Knowledge of IPC standards, dimensional tolerancing, and PCB fabrication processes.
• CID+ certification preferred.
• Ability to evaluate, diagnose, troubleshoot design issues, and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Designs PCB layouts up to 10 layers, placing and routing components ensuring compliance with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing requirements.
• Performs DRC, DFM, and DFA checks.
• Leads and actively participates in design reviews with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and process engineers.
• Maintain and improve PCB design rules, standards, and checklists.
• Work closely with PCB fabrication houses to resolve fabrication issues and optimize manufacturability.
• Create and revise all required files and documentation for fabrication and assembly, entering them into the PLM system.
• Prepares, reviews, and submits ECOs and TCOs for design changes.
• Maintain and update SMT and thru-hole component libraries in PCB and CAD systems.
• Mentors and supports junior PCB designers in best practices and design standards.
• Applies advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis to resolve complex design and process issues.
• Ensures compliance with company and industry standards, quality, and safety requirements.

Skills

PCB design

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related

Associate’s in Electrical/related with 5–7 years

Tools

Cadence Allegro 23+

Altium

PADS

Cadence Concept HDL

SolidWorks (CAD)

Job description

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Murata Power Solutions is powering what's next in high-performance, sustainable power conversion. We focus on two of the most transformative technology markets: Server, Storage, and Networking (SSN) and advanced automation, including robotics and energy storage.
Ranked among the world’s top five suppliers of advanced power electronics, we deliver one of the industry’s widest selections of standard power products and lead in the design of custom, application-specific solutions.
Known for the quality of our technology and the strength of our team, Murata Power Solutions offers the opportunity to work with talented engineers and a leadership group committed to growth, innovation, and partnership with many of the world’s leading OEMs.

Position Summary

Designs moderately complex printed circuit boards up to 10 layers with digital, analog, and power circuits. Works independently and in teams; acts as checker for others’ work. Generates detailed and accurate documentation to support high volume manufacturing, while maintaining and improving design rules and collaborating across functions.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Designs PCB layouts up to 10 layers, placing and routing components ensuring compliance with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing requirements.
• Performs Design Rule Checks (DRC), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA) checks.
• Leads and actively participates in design reviews with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and process engineers.
• Maintain and improve PCB design rules, standards, and checklists, incorporating lessons learned and industry/customer requirements.
• Work closely with PCB fabrication houses to resolve fabrication issues and optimize manufacturability.
• Create and revise all required files and documentation for fabrication and assembly, entering them into the PLM system.
• Prepares, reviews, and submits Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Tool Change Orders (TCOs) for design changes.
• Maintain and update SMT and thru-hole component libraries in PCB and CAD systems.
• Mentors and supports junior PCB designers in best practices and design standards.
• Applies advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis to resolve complex design and process issues.
• Ensures compliance with company and industry standards, quality, and safety requirements.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field with 3-5 years of PCB design experience; or Associate’s degree with 5-7 years of experience.
• Proficient in Cadence Allegro 23 or higher, Altium, and PADS PCB design software, including constraint managers.
• Experience with schematic capture software such as Cadence Concept HDL.
• Some familiarity with SolidWorks or other mechanical CAD tools.
• Knowledge of IPC standards, dimensional tolerancing, and PCB fabrication processes.
• CID+ certification preferred.
• Ability to evaluate, diagnose, troubleshoot design issues, and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

This position is an on-site role, with 1 flex day per week of remote work.

Compensation and Benefits

Our benefit package is comprehensive and includes Medical Insurance; Dental Insurance; Vision Insurance; 401(K); Flexible Spending Accounts; Paid Vacation/Holidays; Short Term Disability; Long Term Disability; Tuition Reimbursement.

The salary range for this role is $101,000/year - $115,000/year.

The salary range listed is based on market data and internal benchmarks. Actual compensation may vary depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications.