PCB Layout Designer

Apex Systems; Fremont, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program)

401K with company match

HSA (Health Savings Account)

EAP with counseling services

Certification discounts and training

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a PCB Layout Designer to perform PCB layout work using Cadence Allegro on-site at our Fremont, CA facility. The role involves collaborating on schematic reviews, documentation, and maintaining Best Known Methods while contributing to cross-functional design efforts.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of PCB layout experience, with openness to senior designers (15–20+ years) and a background in aerospace, medical, or high-tech PCB applications.

Qualifications

• Minimum: 5 years of PCB layout experience.
• Senior-level designers with 15–20+ years are open to consideration.
• Aerospace, medical or other high-tech PCB experience is acceptable.
• Semiconductor experience is not required but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform PCB layout using Cadence Allegro (80-90% of role).
• Collaborate on schematic reviews, documentation, and updating BKM (Best Known Methods).
• Occasionally assist with cross-functional design efforts (10–20%).
• Conduct and improve Design Rule Checks (DRC) and other quality control measures to reduce post-release errors.

Skills

PCB layout

Cadence Allegro

Schematic reviews

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

DRC & QC

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Job description

# PCB Layout DesignerApply**Job#: 3053007****Job Description:****Location:** Fremont, CA (On-Site) Mon - Friday 8 am - 5 pm, Regular shift**Role Overview*** The position is **primarily a PCB Layout Designer** role.* Role is on-site 5 days a week at Fremont Lam campus.**Primary Responsibilities*** Perform **PCB layout** work using **Cadence Allegro** (80-90% of role).* Collaborate with other teams for **schematic reviews**, **documentation**, and updating **BKM (Best Known Methods)**.* Occasionally assist with **cross-functional design efforts** (~10–20% of time).* Conduct and improve **Design Rule Checks (DRC)** and other **quality control** measures to reduce post-release errors.**Tools & Technical Details*** **CAD Tool:** Cadence Allegro (currently version **22.1**, previously 17.4).* Must have strong experience with Allegro; ok if they have only used previous versions* No flex cable designs: focus is on traditional PCB types.* Boards range from **2 to 40 layers**, including **digital, analog, and power** circuits.* Common connectors: **D-Subs (9-pin, 15-pin)**, **Ethernet (hardened)**, and **industrial-grade coaxials**.**Experience Requirements*** **Minimum:** 5 years of PCB layout experience.* **Open to:** Senior-level designers (15–20+ years).* Candidates nearing retirement are acceptable but must commit to at least 2 years.* Industry background is **flexible** — semiconductor experience is *not required but is preferred*. Aerospace, medical, or other high-tech PCB experience is acceptable.**Challenges & Team Focus*** **Primary Challenge:** Improving design quality and minimizing rework.* Goal: Ensure **thorough QC and DRC** before release to avoid client-reported issues.* Department is focused on releasing boards “right the first time.” *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Fremont, CA, US**Job Type:** Engineering and Technicians**Date Posted:** September 22, 2026**Pay Range:** $50 - $61 per hour