PCB Layout Engineer

Next Level Business Services Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Next Level Business Services Inc. is seeking a contract PCB layout engineer in the Menlo Park, CA area with remote work flexibility and a short on-site start.

The role focuses on end-to-end layout for high-density server-board designs, including HDI vias and high-speed interfaces like PCIe Gen 5/6 and DDR5. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of CAD experience with Cadence Allegro (23.1+), strong signal integrity skills, and a proven ability to collaborate with EE and mechanical teams to meet

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on PCB layout experience for high-density designs.
• Strong knowledge of high-speed digital layout rules and impedance control.
• Experience with Allegro PCB and CAD software (Cadence Allegro 23.1+).
• Experience with HDI via technology (Blind/Buried).

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end PCB layout for high-density designs used in data center server boards.
• Perform high-speed digital layout for interfaces such as PCIe Gen5/6, DDR5, USB 3.2, with impedance control and crosstalk mitigation.
• Develop layout design rules for high-speed digital, analog, mixed-signal, and power domains.
• Review schematics with engineers and provide layout-driven feedback on placement and routing.
• Coordinate with mechanical team on board outline, connector placement, thermal management, and stack-up definition.
• Drive DFx reviews with contract manufacturers to ensure yield and reliability.
• Maintain and improve PCB design standards, layer stacks, and footprints across programs.
• Provide layout documentation, net tracing support, and revision analysis for prototypes and production boards.

Skills

PCB layout

High-speed design

Communication skills

Design reviews

Tools

Cadence Allegro

2D/3D CAD software

Job description

Menlo Park CA (Remote) (Initially 1-2 weeks On-site)

Long Term/Contract

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.
• 5+ 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/DFM/DFT knowledge to adhere to Quality PCB fabrication and assembly assurance
• Strong Communication And Presentation Abilities To Effectively Convey Design Concepts.