Printed Circuit Board Design Engineer

Creare; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial annual staff bonus

Industry-leading 401(k) contributions

Range of medical plans

Potential for signing/startup bonus

Job summary

Creare in Hanover, NH is seeking a PCB Design Engineer to work on a range of engineering problems in R&D projects. Responsibilities include designing and validating printed circuit boards, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 1-2 years of experience in PCB design. Creare offers a competitive salary between $84,000-$120,000 per year, along with a comprehensive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 - 2 years of relevant work experience with PCB design.
• Solid understanding of electronics principles and electromagnetic field concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design circuit schematics and PCB layouts independently or in collaboration with electrical engineers.
• Perform design analysis and circuit simulation.
• Generate and maintain design and manufacturing documentation.

Skills

PCB design experience

Schematic capture and PCB layout software proficiency

Electronics principles understanding

Attention to detail

Project-management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

KiCAD

Job description

Apply your expertise to a broad and challenging array of engineering problems in one or more of the following areas: analog, digital, microcontroller, wireless, control, and power-conversion technologies. Demonstrate your ability to succeed on a variety of R&D projects by working in multidisciplinary teams of electrical, software, mechanical, and thermal experts at Creare’s Hanover, NH headquarters.

As a PCB Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating printed circuit boards that meet performance, safety, and cost requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design circuit schematics and PCB layouts independently or in collaboration with electrical engineers
• Contribute to and manage PCB components library
• Perform design analysis and circuit simulation
• Assess PCB components and materials
• Support procurement, testing, troubleshooting, and validation of prototypes and final designs
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless design integration
• Generate and maintain design and manufacturing documentation, bills of materials, and technical specifications
• Ensure designs comply with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards

Professional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics, or related field
• Minimum of 1 - 2 years of relevant work experience with PCB design
• Solid understanding of electronics principles and electromagnetic field concepts
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g., Altium, OrCAD, KiCAD, or similar)
• Experience with SPICE simulation preferred
• Excellent communication and project-management skills
• Attention to detail and a strong problem-solving mindset

Creare offers a competitive compensation package, including but not limited to a substantial annual staff bonus, industry-leading 401(k) contributions and plan options, a range of medical plans, and the potential for a signing/startup bonus. Mutual respect, teamwork, and the ability to do the highest quality work define our staff and work environment. Salary range of $84,000-$120,000 per year, based on level of education completed and years of relevant work experience.

U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents only.

Creare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans).