PCB Engineer

1POINTSYS.COM; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

1POINTSYS.COM seeks a seasoned PCB layout engineer to develop complex boards from schematics, ensuring high-density layouts with controlled impedance and robust signal integrity. You will place components, route multilayer stacks, and cooperate with design, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to meet milestones.

The role requires 7+ years in PCB layout, IPC/fabrication knowledge, and the ability to work with released libraries and configurations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of PCB layout experience (senior-level preferred).
• Proficiency in IPC standards and PCB fabrication/assembly processes.
• Experience with multilayer stackups, controlled impedance routing and high-density layouts.
• Experience with structured release and configuration management systems.
• Ability to adapt to libraries, processes and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop PCB layouts from released schematics, netlists, and engineering requirements with minimal oversight.
• Perform component placement and routing for complex multilayer boards, including high-density and controlled impedance designs.
• Execute high-speed digital, power, RF, and mixed-signal layouts in accordance with industry’s best practices.
• Apply sound design techniques for signal integrity, power integrity, EMI mitigation, grounding, and thermal considerations.
• Generate complete fabrication and assembly documentation packages.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing teams to resolve layout challenges.
• Interface with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors as needed to address technical questions.
• Support DFM/DFT reviews and incorporate feedback efficiently.
• Meet established design milestones within compressed development schedules.

Skills

PCB layout

High-density layouts

Signal integrity

EMI mitigation

Thermal management

Vendor coordination

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop PCB layouts from released schematics, netlists, and engineering requirements with minimal oversight.
• Perform component placement and routing for complex multilayer boards, including high-density and controlled impedance designs.
• Execute high-speed digital, power, RF, and mixed-signal layouts in accordance with industry’s best practices.
• Apply sound design techniques for signal integrity, power integrity, EMI mitigation, grounding, and thermal considerations.
• Generate complete fabrication and assembly documentation packages.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing teams to resolve layout challenges.
• Interface with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors as needed to address technical questions.
• Support DFM/DFT reviews and incorporate feedback efficiently.
• Meet established design milestones within compressed development schedules.

Basic Requirements

• 7+ years of PCB layout experience (senior-level candidates preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Cadence Allegro PCB Designer/Editor .
• Proven ability to independently complete complex board layouts.
• Strong understanding of IPC standards and PCB fabrication/assembly processes.
• Experience with multilayer stackups, controlled impedance routing, and high-density layouts.
• Demonstrated experience working within structured release and configuration management systems.
• Ability to quickly adapt to existing libraries, processes, and design standards.