PCB Layout Engineer

TP-Link Systems Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Vacation 15 days

Holidays 11

Team events

Gym membership

Job summary

TP-Link Systems Inc. is seeking an experienced PCB Layout Engineer to join our engineering team in Irvine, CA.

You will design complex PCBs for home network products, manage placement and routing, ensure impedance control, and generate all manufacturing outputs for mass production. You will collaborate with hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to meet tight specs, apply best practices, mentor early-career engineers, and help drive projects from concept to release.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in PCB layout or design.
• Able to read schematics and apply best practices for each design.
• Experience driving board-level PCB design using EDA tools.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Drive PCB layout from concept through production release with hardware and mechanical teams.
• Handle placement, routing, stack-up, impedance, DRC, and final layout release.
• Produce Gerber/ODB++, drill files, assembly drawings, and other manufacturing docs.
• Resolve layout or manufacturing issues with vendors and contract manufacturers.
• Translate schematic intent into layout constraints for high-speed signals and RF traces.
• Collaborate on enclosure, connector, antenna, thermal, and keep-out requirements.
• Support high-speed, RF, and power layout including impedance control and thermal design.
• Apply DFM/DFM/DFT principles to improve manufacturability and reliability.
• Maintain PCB footprints, symbols, 3D models, and CAD libraries.
• Participate in design reviews, EVT/DVT/PVT, ECO/ECN updates, and revisions.
• Mentor junior layout engineers and contribute to CAD training and standards.

Skills

PCB layout

Schematic reading

EDA tools

Communication skills

Tools

OrCAD

Allegro

Job description

About Us

Headquartered in the United States,

About Us

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world's top provider of Wi‑Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhances people’s lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.

We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology.

Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced PCB Layout Engineer to join our engineering team. As a PCB Layout Engineer for home network products, you will be responsible for complex PCB designs and layouts with thousands of components which contain CPU, DDR, FLASH, PHY, Wi‑Fi RF modules, etc. You will work closely with hardware and mechanical‑structural engineers throughout the process to jointly drive PCB prototyping and mass production.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to drive PCB layout from concept through production release
• Responsible for PCB placement, routing, stack‑up implementation, impedance control, design rule checks, and final layout release.
• Generate complete PCB fabrication and assembly outputs, including Gerber/ODB++, drill files, assembly drawings, fabrication notes, pick‑and‑place files, and related manufacturing documents.
• Support PCB fabrication and assembly issues, respond to vendor EQs, and work with PCB suppliers and CMs to resolve layout or manufacturing concerns
• Translate schematic intent and electrical requirements into layout constraints for high‑speed signals, RF traces, power paths, analog circuits, and critical component placement.
• Collaborate with mechanical teams to meet enclosure, connector, antenna, thermal, mounting, keep‑out, and assembly requirements.
• Support high‑speed, RF, and power layout design, including controlled impedance routing, length matching, return path management, RF isolation, decoupling placement, high‑current routing, and thermal copper design.
• Apply DFM/DFA/DFT principles to improve manufacturability, assembly yield, testability, and product reliability.
• Own the creation, verification, and maintenance of PCB footprints, symbols, 3D models, and CAD libraries.
• Support design reviews, prototype builds, EVT/DVT/PVT, ECO/ECN updates, and layout revisions based on design, validation, or manufacturing feedback.
• Mentor early career PCB layout engineers, provide technical guidance, and contribute to CAD team training, layout standards, review checklists, and best practices

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience working in PCB layout or design
• Full understanding of PCB layout techniques to meet mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing requirements
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and apply best practices appropriate for each design
• Experience in independently driving board‑level PCB design using EDA tools
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with others

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with CAD tools such as OrCAD, Allegro
• Experience in consumer networking, wireless router, gateway, mesh Wi‑Fi, IoT hub, access point, or similar connected device development
• Experienced in designing high‑speed signal interfaces such as RF, MDI, DDR, PCIe, USB and RGMII/SGMII, etc
• Experience with developing component libraries and library management

Benefits

Salary range: $120,000-$150,000

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial premium coverage for dependents)
• Employer quarterly contributions to 401k funds
• 15 days accrued vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• Bi‑annual reviews, and annual pay increases
• Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
• Quarterly team-building event