PCB - Layout Engineer

SARACA; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SARACA in Boston, MA is seeking a hands-on PCB Layout Engineer to design complex, high-speed boards for optical networking products. The role requires deep Cadence Allegro expertise, HDI layouts, and close collaboration with electrical, mechanical, thermal, SI/PI, and manufacturing teams to deliver production-ready hardware on aggressive schedules.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of PCB layout experience, a strong track record in high-density designs, and familiarity with IPC standards and DFM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of PCB Layout Engineering experience.
• Expert Cadence Allegro PCB Design proficiency.
• Experience with high-density, high-speed PCB and substrate layouts.
• Knowledge of transmission line routing (Microstrip, Stripline, CPW).
• Experience designing DC-DC power converters for modern processors/GPUs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex PCB and package substrate layouts for next-generation optical communication products.
• Create high-density, high-speed multilayer PCB designs using HDI technologies, stacked microvias, sequential lamination, and fine-pitch BGAs.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, thermal, SI, PI, and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure designs comply with IPC standards, guidelines, and manufacturing requirements.
• Partner with PCB fabricators and substrate vendors to resolve DFM issues and optimize manufacturability.
• Support delivery of high-volume, high-reliability products under aggressive development schedules.

Skills

PCB Layout

High-density PCB

High-speed design

Transmission line routing

DC-DC converters design

DFM methodologies

IPC standards

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Cadence Allegro PCB Design

Cadence SiP

Job description

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We are hiring an experienced PCB Layout Engineer for an onsite position in Boston, Massachusetts. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled PCB design professional with expertise in high-speed, high-density board and substrate layouts for advanced communication and optical networking products.

• Role: PCB Layout Engineer
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts (Onsite)
• Start Date: Immediate

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex PCB and package substrate layouts for next-generation optical communication products.
• Create high-density, high-speed multilayer PCB designs using advanced HDI technologies, stacked microvias, sequential lamination, and fine-pitch BGAs.
• Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, thermal, signal integrity, power integrity, and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure designs comply with IPC standards, company design guidelines, and manufacturing requirements.
• Partner with PCB fabricators and substrate vendors to resolve DFM issues and optimize manufacturability.
• Support the delivery of high-volume, high-reliability products under aggressive development schedules.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 10+ years of PCB Layout Engineering experience.
• Expert proficiency in Cadence Allegro PCB Design.
• Strong experience with high-density, high-speed PCB and substrate layouts.
• Knowledge of transmission line routing techniques including Microstrip, Stripline, and CPW.
• Experience designing compact, high-current, multi-phase DC-DC power converters for modern processors and GPUs.
• Strong understanding of PCB fabrication, assembly processes, DFM methodologies, and manufacturing tolerances.
• Proven track record of delivering production-ready communication hardware products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mSAP PCB design methodologies.
• PCB layout experience for optical pluggable modules such as QSFP-DD, OSFP, and CFP2.
• Hands-on expertise with Cadence SiP and substrate layout tools.
• Experience with wire-bond package designs.
• Working knowledge of IPC Class 2/Class 3, JEDEC, and related industry standards.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on PCB Layout Engineer who can quickly contribute as an individual contributor and has extensive experience designing complex, high-speed communication hardware using Cadence Allegro in a fast-paced product development environment.