PCB Layout Designer

ACTalent; Michigan; Híbrido; USD 55.000 - 69.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental & vision

Career development opportunities

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Descripción de la vacante

Actalent is seeking a layout specialist to create and optimize the physical layout of integrated circuits (ICs) and printed circuit boards (PCBs). You will lead design efforts, perform DFM and manufacturability checks, and collaborate with circuit, system, and packaging teams to meet performance and reliability targets.

The role involves selecting appropriate technology and processing options, coordinating with SI/PI/EMC/Thermal/Mechanical SMEs, and contributing to process improvements and cost

Formación

• Experience with PCB design and layout using Mentor Graphics or equivalent tools.
• Ability to interpret schematics and convert to physical layouts for ICs/PCBs.
• Strong understanding of hardware interfaces and signal integrity.

Responsabilidades

• Create and design the physical layout of ICs or PCBs to meet specs.
• Lead and verify layout design with design rule checks and manufacturability checks.
• Collaborate with circuit designers, system engineers, and packaging engineers to optimize layout performance and manufacturability.
• Select technology/process for layout based on project needs and capabilities.
• Work with SI/PI/EMC/ Thermal/ Mechanical teams to ensure performance and reliability.

Conocimientos

Pcb design

mentor graphics

Pcb layout

integrated circuits

schematic layout

hardware interface

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Description:

Responsible for creating and designing the physical layout of integrated circuits (ICs) or printed circuit boards (PCBs). This involves placing and routing components, traces, and other elements to ensure proper functionality and performance.

Create / lead / verify the layout design by conducting design rule checks and design for manufacturability checks. This ensures that the design meets the required specifications, constraints, and manufacturing capabilities.

Create / collaborate closely with other design teams, such as circuit designers, system engineers, and packaging engineers, to understand design requirements and constraints. They work together to optimize the layout design for performance, power, area, and manufacturability.

Select the appropriate technology and process for the layout design based on the project requirements, such as the target application, performance goals, and manufacturing capabilities.

Optimize the layout design for various factors by working with SI/PI/EMC/Thermal/Mechanical subject matter experts. They ensure that the layout design meets the required performance and reliability criteria.

Support ECAD librarians by ensuring development of ECAD library parts meet PCBA Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & resiliency requirements.

Collaborate with component engineers, procurement, and supply chain teams to select appropriate components for PCBA design.

Apply Design for Assembly principles to ensure PCBA design is optimized for efficient assembly processes.

Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reduction, and quality enhancement in PCBA manufacturing.

Skills Required:

Pcb design, mentor graphics, Pcb layout, integrated circuits, schematic layout, hardware interface

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Warren, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Warren,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiri