PCB Design Specialist

Ezurio; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ezurio seeks a PCB Design Specialist to develop complex RF PCB layouts and collaborate with electrical and mechanical teams in Irvine, CA. You will create schematics, footprints, and 3D drawings, aligning with design standards and DFT/DFM principles.

The role requires 5+ years of related experience, proficiency in Altium, and knowledge of IPC-2221/7351/600 standards. Some travel and hybrid work are possible as part of the design-to-manufacture process.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Technical Degree and at least 5 years related experience.
• Experience in RF circuit PCB design preferred.
• Must read schematics proficiently.
• Proficient in PCB design best practices and IPC standards.

Responsibilities

• Create PCB/PCBA designs using Altium with input from mechanical and electrical teams.
• Create schematics and modify as directed by engineers.
• Develop library symbols, footprints and 3D drawings for components.
• Evaluate design trends and implement applicable processes.
• Ensure designs observe DFT/DFM principles.
• Coordinate with fabrication vendors for quotations and questions.

Skills

Altium Designer

Schematic reading

RF PCB design

IPC standards

Communication skills

Cadence/ Mentor tools

Mechanical CAD tools (SolidWorks/ Auto

Education

Bachelor's or technical degree

Tools

Cadence

Mentor PCB tools

Job description

The PCB Design Specialist designs and develops complex detailed layouts of printed circuit boards. Collaborates in developing state-of-the-art designs of new or modified, RF printed circuit boards. Establishes design standards and configurations. Works from preliminary schematics, part lists and basic description of the board function, configuration and arrangement as defined by engineering. May perform the checking of design layouts and detailed drawings.

This position is hybrid in Irvine, CA. Legal authorization to work in the US is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create PCB/PCBA design using Altium software with input from both mechanical and electrical.
• Create schematics and modify as directed by engineers.
• Able to create library symbols/ footprint/3D drawing for component used.
• Study PCB design trends and processes and then evaluate and implement those processes that apply to Ezurio.
• Conduct design feasibility studies to evaluate the PCB design goals for packaging, cost, manufacturing, and system performance.
• Perform complex and difficult CAD and CAE tasks requiring extensive skill and knowledge of equipment capabilities, applications techniques and design limitations.
• Ensure PCBs are designed to observe the principle of design for test (DFT) and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Propose PCB design trade-offs to the engineering design team for resolution and implementation.
• Communicate with fabrication vendors for quotations and purchase requisitions also responsible to engineering questions (EQ) from PCB fabricators.
• Understands the requirements for a quality design and strives to achieve the requirements before releasing the product to manufacturing.
• Understands the impedance control requirement of the different electrical bus interfaces and RF circuits, familiar with the basic rule of thumb to achieve SI (Signal Integrity) during the routing.
• Understands the driving of PCB technology and process trends and their application to Ezurio's designs.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Test, Quality, and Manufacturing during the PCB design and fabrication process.
• Resolve PCB design issues with fabrication and manufacturing vendors.
• Participate and provide input into the PCB design specifications and standards with respect to product design, electrical design, manufacturing and various regulatory agency requirements to determine design trade-offs necessary to meet design goals and produce high quality PCB's at the lowest cost and within schedule.

REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrate proficient hands-on use of Altium Designer for PCB layout, library management, and PCB design release.
• Experience with Cadence or Mentor PCB design tools is a plus.
• Ability of using Mechanical CAD tools like Solidwork/AutoCad is preferred.
• Must demonstrate an ability to read schematics.
• Proficient working knowledge of PCB design best practices and applicable IPC standards, including IPC-2221, IPC-7351, IPC-A-600, and IPC-6012.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 is also preferred.
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors or Technical Degree and a minimum of 5 years related experience required.
• Experience in RF Circuit PCB design is preferred.
• Ezurio recognizes that an individual with a disability may require accommodation to enable them to successfully perform a job function.
• Should you require such accommodation, please indicate the job function and suggested accommodation.
• Ezurio will attempt to make reasonable accommodation.