PCB Designer: Hybrid/Remote, Altium & PADS Expert

USA Firmware; Brecksville (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote flexibility

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation & holidays

401(k) match

Job summary

USA Firmware is seeking a Mid-Level PCB Designer to work with electrical, firmware, software, FPGA, and mechanical engineers on complex PCBs for industrial automation, medical devices, defense, and IoT.

You will layout PCBs using Altium Designer and Siemens PADS, convert schematics to manufacturable layouts, and produce all fabrication and assembly documentation with strict DFM/DFM standards. Hybrid/remote options available.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience
• 3–7 years of PCB layout experience
• Proficiency with Altium Designer
• Experience with Siemens PADS Professional
• Experience designing multilayer PCBs
• Ability to create PCB footprints and schematic symbols
• Knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly processes
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics
• Familiarity with IPC standards
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Design PCB layouts from concept through production using Altium Designer and Siemens PADS Professional
• Convert electrical schematics into manufacturable PCB layouts
• Design multilayer PCBs (2–12 layers) and Create/maintain footprints and symbols
• Generate fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing documentation
• Perform DRC/ERC verification and apply IPC/DFM/ DFA best practices
• Support ECOs and collaborate with PCB fabricators and contract manufacturers
• Participate in design reviews with engineering teams

Skills

PCB layout

Schematic interpretation

IPC standards familiarity

DFM/DFA practices

Communication skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Electronics Engineering Technology

Tools

Altium Designer

Siemens PADS Professional

PCB footprints & symbols creation

Job description

USA Firmware is seeking a Mid-Level PCB Designer to work with electrical, firmware, software, FPGA, and mechanical engineers on complex PCBs for industrial automation, medical devices, defense, and IoT.

You will layout PCBs using Altium Designer and Siemens PADS, convert schematics to manufacturable layouts, and produce all fabrication and assembly documentation with strict DFM/DFM standards. Hybrid/remote options available.