PCB Layout Engineer

VIGI; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision

401k with employer contributions

15 days vacation

11 paid holidays

Bi-annual reviews

Gym membership

Job summary

TP-Link Systems Inc. is seeking an experienced PCB Layout Engineer to join our hardware team.

You will design complex PCB layouts for home network products, collaborating with hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams from concept through mass production. Responsibilities include placement, routing, impedance control, generating Gerber/ODB++ outputs, supporting fabrication, translating schematic intent into layout constraints, and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or related field required.
• 3+ years of professional PCB layout or design experience required.
• Ability to read schematics and apply best practices for layout.

Responsibilities

• Drive PCB layout from concept through production release.
• Handle placement, routing, impedance control, and design rule checks.
• Generate Gerber/ODB++ outputs and fabrication drawings.

Skills

PCB layout

Schematic reading

EDA tools

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or related fields

Tools

OrCAD

Allegro

Job description

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or related fields.
• 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.

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

At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.

Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.