PCB Design Engineer - Altium, RF & Innovation

STI; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

STI in Rochester, NY seeks an Electrical Engineer for long-term engagement to lead PCB/PCBA design using Altium, develop schematics, and create 3D component drawings. You will collaborate across engineering teams, evaluate packaging, cost, and performance, and ensure manufacturability and design-for-test principles.

Strong knowledge of PCB design best practices and IPC standards is required, with experience in RF circuits a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent.
• Experience with Altium software for PCB/PCBA design.
• Create and modify schematics as directed by engineers.
• Generate library symbols, footprints, and 3D drawings for components.
• Investigate and implement PCB design trends and processes.
• Conduct feasibility studies for packaging, cost, and system performance.
• Perform complex CAD and CAE tasks, ensuring compliance with design standards.
• Propose design trade-offs for resolution and implementation.
• Communicate with fabrication vendors and address engineering questions.
• Prioritize quality design and observe design for test and manufacturability principles.
• Understand impedance control requirements for electrical and RF circuits.
• Stay updated on PCB technology trends and apply them to our designs.
• Collaborate with various teams during the design and fabrication process.
• Resolve PCB design issues with vendors.
• Contribute to PCB design specifications and standards for product quality and cost-efficiency.
• Be creative and innovative. Demonstrate a willingness to explore new options to bridge program challenges or improve processes.
• A nature of staying focused on solutions and ability to remain positive even under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, foster teamwork and bridge differences to achieve the program goals.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify schematics per engineering direction.
• Create and maintain library symbols, footprints, and 3D component drawings.
• Investigate PCB design trends and implement improvements.
• Perform CAD/CAE tasks ensuring standards compliance.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and fabrication teams throughout design and fabrication.
• Resolve PCB design issues with vendors and ensure manufacturability.

Skills

Altium experience

PCB/PCBA design

Schematic design

3D drawings

DFX for test/manufacture

Impedance control

Collaboration

Vendor interaction

Design standards IPC-A-610

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Altium

Mentor PCB Design

Siemens NX

Job description

STI in Rochester, NY seeks an Electrical Engineer for long-term engagement to lead PCB/PCBA design using Altium, develop schematics, and create 3D component drawings. You will collaborate across engineering teams, evaluate packaging, cost, and performance, and ensure manufacturability and design-for-test principles.

Strong knowledge of PCB design best practices and IPC standards is required, with experience in RF circuits a plus.