Printed Circuit Board Designer

Econolite; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Job summary

Econolite is seeking an experienced PCB layout engineer to support the Electrical Hardware Engineering Team. You will translate schematics into precise PCB layouts and generate fabrication files for production.

The role involves collaboration with electrical and mechanical engineers, ensuring stackups, impedance, and enclosure constraints are correctly implemented. Prior experience with Altium is preferred, with strong attention to detail and documentation.

Qualifications

• 5-years’ experience designing printed circuit boards using common tools.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Experience with component placement, routing, vias, and impedance.
• Familiarity with IPC standards and design-for-manufacturability concepts.

Responsibilities

• Create PCB layouts from schematics using Altium Designer.
• Place components and route traces for digital, analog, power, and high-speed circuits.
• Work with engineers to define stackups, impedance, clearances, grounding, and routing rules.
• Generate fabrication files including Gerbers, drill, and pick-and-place docs.
• Maintain libraries, symbols, footprints, and 3D models.
• Perform DRC checks and review layouts for manufacturability and reliability.
• Coordinate with mechanical engineers for board outlines and enclosure constraints using SolidWorks.
• Support prototype builds, board bring-up, and troubleshooting with lab equipment.

Skills

PCB layout

Schematic reading

Documentation habits

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro/OrCAD

KiCad

PADS

Job description

Econolite® is an innovator of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) solutions, products, and services. Our technology is helping save lives and making the Smart City a reality. If you want to be at the forefront of this intelligent technology revolution, we want to talk to you about being part of our team. Econolite is committed to employing the best talent that will make significant contributions to building a safer, connected world.

Econolite's ITS solutions ease traffic congestion, provide safer mobility, and improve quality of life. As the one-stop-shop leader for traffic management systems, sensor products, and services, Econolite is committed to the advancement of connected and autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and cybersecurity.

PURPOSE

To provide engineering support to the Electrical Hardware Engineering Team. Primarily provide layout support for Engineering schematics.

DUTIES DEFINED:

• Create PCB layouts from electrical schematics and design requirements using Altium Designer.
• Place components and route traces for digital, analog, power, and high-speed circuits.
• Work with electrical engineers to define stackups, impedance requirements, clearance rules, grounding strategy, and routing constraints.
• Generate PCB fabrication and assembly files, including Gerbers, drill files, pick-and-place files, assembly drawings, and fabrication notes.
• Maintain PCB libraries, including schematic symbols, footprints, and 3D models.
• Perform design rule checks and review layouts for manufacturability and reliability.
• Coordinate with mechanical engineers to ensure board outlines, mounting holes, connectors, keepouts, and enclosure constraints are correct. Use SolidWorks to validate PCBA against mechanical models.
• Support prototype builds, board bring-up, and troubleshooting. Knowledge of common lab equipment (Oscilloscope, DMM, soldering, etc.).
• Work with PCB fabricators and contract manufacturers to resolve layout, fabrication, or assembly issues.
• Stay up to date with current technologies. Research and suggest new methods/processes for the company to follow.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5-years’ experience designing printed circuit boards using tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, KiCad, PADS, or similar.
• Understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly processes.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Experience with component placement, trace routing, copper pours, vias, controlled impedance, and design rules.
• Familiarity with IPC standards for PCBA design.
• Knowledge of DFM, DFA, and DFT principles.
• Strong attention to detail and good documentation habits.

PREFERRED:

• Experience using Altium Designer.
• Experience using SolidWorks.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT

All candidates who accept employment will be subject to a background investigation and drug screening. For applicable roles, candidates who accept employment will also be subject to a motor vehicle/driving record screening.

COMPENSATION

The base pay range for this full-time exempt position is $115,000-$125,000 per year plus benefitsPay ranges are determined by various factors, including role, experience, and location. The pay range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base pay rates for this position. Within the range, actual individual compensation is determined by various factors, including location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

BENEFITS

This role is eligible for the following benefits: weekly pay, weekly PTO accrual, paid holidays, various medical plans, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, direct deposit, basic life insurance, long-term disability (LTD) insurance, and a discretionary 401(k) match. Other voluntary benefits include identity theft protection.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

We conform to all laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, lactation, ancestry/national origin, citizenship, age, disability, arrest and court records, military and veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, or any other classification protected by state or federal law.

We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

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