PCB Layout Designer

Micron Technology, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking an experienced PCB Layout Designer for an on-site role in Boise, Idaho.

You will lead detailed physical layouts of complex high-speed PCBs and perform essential pre-engineering work before layout begins, including stackup planning and constraint development. You will collaborate with engineering teams to ensure signal integrity, power delivery, manufacturability, and reliability, using Cadence Allegro as the primary design tool.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in PCB layout design from concept through release.
• Strong command of PCB manufacturing processes and DFx principles.
• Deep understanding of high-speed PCB design and PDN routing.

Responsibilities

• Lead PCB design from requirements and pre-layout through release and fabrication support.
• Perform stackup definition, floor-planning, and constraint development.
• Create detailed high-speed layouts prioritizing signal and power integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and quality.
• Prepare fabrication and assembly deliverables and support the build process.

Skills

PCB layout design

Cadence Allegro

High-speed PCB design

Signal integrity

Power integrity

Design for manufacturability

Pre-layout planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Cadence Allegro PCB design tools

Job description

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

PCB Layout Designer

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate, and advance faster than ever. At Micron, our commitment to people, innovation, tenacity, collaboration, and customer focus helps us deliver leading-edge solutions and create meaningful career opportunities. This is an on-site role based in Boise, Idaho.

Are you a highly skilled PCB layout designer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and turning requirements into manufacturable hardware? We are looking for an experienced Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer to join our team and lead the detailed physical layout of complex, high-speed PCBs. In this role, you will be responsible not only for board layout, but also for the critical pre-engineering work required before layout can begin, including requirements definition, stackup planning, component placement strategy, design rule development, and cross-functional coordination with engineering teams. Cadence Allegro is the primary design platform used to develop our state-of-the-art PCB designs, and this position plays a key role in delivering products with exceptional signal integrity, power delivery, manufacturability, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the PCB design process from initial requirements and pre-layout planning through physical layout, design review, release, fabrication, and assembly support.
• Perform pre-engineering activities required before layout begins, including requirements capture, constraint development, board stackup definition, floor-planning, placement strategy, and coordination of design inputs.
• Create detailed physical layouts for complex, high-speed PCBs with a strong emphasis on signal integrity, power integrity, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Demonstrate AI (Artificial Intelligence) proficiency by effectively using approved AI tools to enhance productivity, improve work quality, and drive continuous process improvement while adhering to responsible AI and data governance practices.
• Partner closely with product engineering, signal integrity, mechanical, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to develop robust PCB solutions.
• Develop and apply PCB design rules, standards, and best practices that support Micron's advanced engineering needs.
• Evaluate existing PCB designs, identify improvement opportunities, and implement enhancements that improve quality, performance, and efficiency.
• Prepare and verify fabrication and assembly deliverables, support release documentation, and collaborate with internal and external partners throughout the build process.
• Manage multiple design requests and changing priorities while maintaining schedule commitments and design quality.
• Serve as a technical resource for innovative PCB layout solutions and contribute to continuous improvement of design methodologies and workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience in PCB layout design, including ownership of complex board designs from concept through release.
• Strong command of PCB manufacturing processes, fabrication requirements, assembly considerations, and design-for-manufacturability principles.
• Deep understanding of high-speed PCB design principles, signal integrity constraints, and power distribution network design techniques.
• Proficiency with Cadence Allegro PCB design tools.
• Experience performing front-end or pre-engineering tasks such as stackup planning, constraint definition, floor-planning, and design rule development.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems and work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering disciplines.
• A positive, team-oriented, can-do attitude and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of signal integrity coursework, certifications, or industry training.
• Familiarity with industry standards related to PCB layout, documentation, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with high-density, high-speed, or advanced memory-related PCB designs is a plus.
• CID or CID+ certification preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Location

This role is based on-site in Boise, Idaho. Candidates must be able to work on-site; relocatio