PCB Layout Engineer

Zodiac Solutions, Inc; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Zodiac Solutions, Inc. seeks an experienced PCB layout engineer to own end-to-end layouts for data-center server boards, with a focus on high-density designs, controlled impedance, length matching and minimal crosstalk.

You will work with electrical and mechanical engineers to define stack-ups, review schematics, and enforce design rules across HDI via technology (blind/buried). Allegro proficiency is required; 10-14 years CAD experience and strong communication are expected.

Qualifications

• Allegro PCB and CAD software proficiency required.
• Experience with high-density, high-speed PCB layouts (DDR5/PCIe is a plus).
• HDI micro-via (blind/buried) technology experience preferred.
• Ability to review schematics and provide layout-driven feedback to engineers.
• Experience collaborating with mechanical teams on board stack-up and thermal management.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end PCB layout for complex, high-density designs.
• Perform high-speed digital layout for interfaces like DDR5, PCIe Gen 5/6, USB 3.2+ with impedance control.
• Develop and enforce layout rules for HS digital, analog, mixed-signal, and power domains.
• Review schematics and provide layout feedback on placement and routing strategies.
• Coordinate with mechanical engineers on board outline, connector placement, thermal management, and stack-up.
• Lead design-for-manufacturability reviews with fabricators to ensure yield and reliability.

Skills

PCB layout

High-speed routing

HDI via technology

Power delivery design

Schematic feedback

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Allegro

2D/3D CAD software

Job description

Must have : Allegro PCB and CAD Software

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end PCB layout for complex, high-density designs used in data center server boards
• Perform high-speed digital layout for interfaces like HBM,DDR4/5, PCIe Gen 5/6, USB 3.2 or higher, with attention to controlled impedance, length matching, and crosstalk mitigation
• Develop and enforce layout design rules for High-speed digital, analog, mixed-signal, and power domains within tightly constrained wearable form factors
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to review schematics and provide layout-driven feedback on component placement, power distribution network design, and signal routing strategies
• Partner with mechanical engineers to resolve physical constraints including board outline, connector placement, thermal management, and stack-up definition
• Drive design-for-manufacturability reviews with contract manufacturers and PCB fabricators to ensure layouts meet yield and reliability targets
• Maintain and improve PCB design standards, layer stack-up libraries, and footprint libraries to support scalable development across multiple hardware programs
• Support by providing layout documentation, net tracing support, and design revision analysis for prototype and production boards

Skill Requirements

• Advanced Proficiency In Allegro Pcb For Pcb Layout And Design.
• Strong Knowledge Of Cad Software For 2D And 3D Design Applications.
• 10-14 years of CAD experience, Cadence Allegro Layout tool 23.1 and above experience is mandatory
• Hands on experience in HDI micro via( Blind/Buried) technology
• Intel or high complex SoC/Microprocessor/FPGA based PCB design experience preferred
• high complex SoC/Microprocessor/FPGA based PCB design experience preferred
• Ability to deliver PCB CAD layout of High Density, High Speed memory designs (DDR5/LPDDR5), PCIe Gen 5 or Gen 6, Power Delivery, Mixed Analog/Digital
• Deep knowledge of CES (Constraint Editor) and high -speed constraint driven designs, DFA/DFT knowledge to adhere to Quality PCB fabrication and assembly assurance
• Strong Communication And Presentation Abilities To Effectively Convey Design Concepts.