PCB Design Engineer

Gentex Corporation; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentex Corporation, a leader in innovative safety, security, and automotive technologies, is seeking a PCB Design Engineer II to work on on-site PCB layout and design at Zeeland, MI. You will contribute to high-reliability, high-volume products and collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to optimize packaging and integration.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, problem-solving, and adherence to IPC and automotive standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 2+ years of relevant professional working experience.
• Working knowledge of IPC standards, automotive specifications, and high reliability PCB design practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform PCB design in a cross-functional engineering team to develop and launch new products.
• Utilize PCB fabrication knowledge to design high reliability PCBs for high-volume production.
• Use electrical CAD tools to design PCBs for embedded applications.
• Place and route high-density multi-layer PCBs leveraging HDI technologies.
• Coordinate with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers for packaging and system integration.
• Lead design reviews and collaborate with PCBA vendors to optimize cost and manufacturing guidelines.
• Stay current with technology trends to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Xpedition

OrCAD

Altium

Job description

PCB Design Engineer# Gentex Corporation## PCB Design EngineerApply: Zeeland, MI: Grand Rapids, MI: Full time: Posted Today: REQ026799At Gentex, you’ll help create innovative technologies that improve how people live, travel, and stay connected. Join a company driven by quality products across an evolving range of industries. **POSITION OVERVIEW**The PCB Design Engineer II performs printed circuit board design to develop and launch new products. This position blends technical PCB layout expertise with problem solving, documentation, and collaboration, playing a critical role in hardware product development teams. **Location**: This position requires on-site work at Gentex facilities. This role is not eligible for remote work. **WHAT YOU’LL DO*** Perform Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design in a cross-functional engineering team to develop and launch new products with a high degree of independence.* Leverage knowledge of PCB fabrication processes including lamination, imaging, etching, and drilling to create high reliability PCB designs for high-volume production.* Utilize electrical CAD tools to perform PCB design for embedded applications.* Place and route high-density multi-layer PCBs, leveraging rigid, rigid-flex, flex, and HDI technologies to optimize signal integrity, power integrity, thermal management, manufacturability, and product reliability.* Work closely with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to optimize product packaging and system integration in embedded applications.* Coordinate cross-functional design reviews for printed circuit board layouts to ensure adherence to industry standards and suitability for manufacturing and test.* Coordinate with PCB Assembly (PCBA) manufacturing personnel, Purchasing, and PCB vendors to optimize cost and continually improve design rules, constraints, and design for test and manufacturing guidelines.* Stay current with technology, manufacturing, and industry trends to drive continuous improvement of products, process, and methods.* Utilize electronic design knowledge to support technical exchanges with external customers.* Coach and mentor other Design Engineers, providing direction, and contributing to knowledge sharing and skill development.* Support the hiring process and onboarding of new team members.* Other duties as assigned.**HOW YOU’LL DO IT*** Attention to Detail - Ensuring information is complete and accurate; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.* Problem Solving - Defining a problem, determining the cause, identifying, prioritizing and selecting alternatives for a solution, and implementing a solution.* Analytical Thinking - Tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach.* Building Collaborative Relationships - Developing, maintaining, and strengthening partnerships with others inside or outside the organization.* Communicating Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.* Fostering Teamwork - Building effective partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.* Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.* Complying with all company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.**WHAT TO BRING*** Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.* 2+ years of relevant professional working experience.* Working knowledge of IPC standards, automotive specifications, and high reliability PCB design practices* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.**WHAT WILL HELP*** Design experience using an electronic design CAD toolchain such as Xpedition, OrCAD, or Altium.* Professional experience in automotive new product development.**Gentex is an equal opportunity employer**Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law. **Assistance**Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [e-mail]. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. **Understand your right to work**At Gentex, we use E-verify to confirm you're authorized to work in the U.S.E-Verify – English & SpanishRight to Work – EnglishRight to Work – Spanish