PCB Design Engineer – Industrial Automation & FPGA

Waypoint Human Capital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Waypoint Human Capital represents a client in Huntsville, AL seeking a PCB Design Engineer to lead PCB layout design, analysis, and integration with FPGA/SoC components. The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, prototyping, and detailed fabrication documentation.

The candidate should have strong electronics design fundamentals, experience with NEC/NFPA 70, and proficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Altium Designer, and SolidWorks for mechanical‑electrical integration.

Qualifications

• Experience designing PCBs for industrial automation, communications systems, or electronics manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in electronics design including circuit design, electrical system design, schematic creation, and SMT (surface mount technology).
• Familiarity with CAD software such as AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, SolidWorks or equivalent for mechanical‑electrical integration.
• Hands‑on experience with FPGA programming and digital logic design using SystemVerilog or VHDL.
• Knowledge of electrical codes including NEC standards and NFPA 70 compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated debugging skills with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and simulation tools like MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing engineering with automation or control systems exposure.
• Scripting skills in Python or Perl for automation tasks and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PCB layouts using CAD software, ensuring adherence to electrical and mechanical specs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate system requirements into PCB designs.
• Perform signal integrity analysis and root cause analysis for PCB performance issues.
• Integrate FPGA, SoC, and programmable logic into system designs for optimized functionality.
• Carry out electrical schematic design, simulation, and verification with MATLAB/Simulink/SystemVerilog/VHDL.
• Prepare fabrication and assembly documentation in compliance with NEC/NFPA 70 standards.
• Engage in prototyping, testing, debugging, and validation using relevant tools.
• Apply mechanical knowledge to ensure proper enclosure integration using CAD tools.
• Lead project scheduling to manage multiple design tasks and meet deadlines.
• Conduct development verification and validation activities before mass production.

Skills

PCB design

Schematic design

Signal integrity

FPGA programming

SystemVerilog

VHDL

Python

Electrical codes NEC NFPA 70

Automation systems

Tools

AutoCAD

Altium Designer

Revit

MicroStation

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Waypoint Human Capital represents a client in Huntsville, AL seeking a PCB Design Engineer to lead PCB layout design, analysis, and integration with FPGA/SoC components. The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, prototyping, and detailed fabrication documentation.

The candidate should have strong electronics design fundamentals, experience with NEC/NFPA 70, and proficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Altium Designer, and SolidWorks for mechanical‑electrical integration.