Printed Circuit Board Designer

Intellectt Inc; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Intellectt Inc. seeks an experienced PCB Design Engineer to own schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium, focusing on analog, mixed-signal and power circuits for industrial electronics in Warrendale, PA. The role entails rigorous attention to layout rules, impedance control, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will tackle high-speed interfaces, stack-up design, DFx processes, EMC/ EMI considerations, and work with global teams and customers to deliver robust PCB solutions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Altium schematic capture and PCB layout ownership.
• Experience with analog, mixed-signal and power PCB design.
• High-speed routing with impedance control and length matching.
• DFM/DFT/EMC/EMI knowledge and design rule constraints.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Own circuit schematic and PCB layout from concept through release.
• Design and verify high-speed interfaces and impedance control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and global delivery partners to meet project requirements.

Skills

Altium schematic capture

Analog & mixed-signal PCB

Power PCB design

High-speed PCB routing

Controlled impedance & diff pairs

EMC/EMI & DFM/DFT

English communication

Education

Electrical/Electronics Engineering degree

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

• Mandatory hands-on experience with Altium schematic and PCB layout design tools.
• Strong experience in analog, mixed-signal, power and high-speed PCB design; exposure to high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, USB, Ethernet, DDR, LVDS, SerDes or similar is preferred.
• Experience in PCB placement, routing, stack-up understanding, controlled impedance, differential pair routing, length matching and design rule constraints.
• Knowledge of DFM, DFA, DFT, EMC/EMI, SI/PI, thermal considerations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a global delivery model.
• Good communication skills in English; ability to interact with customer teams, vendors and internal stakeholders.

Relevant Industries & Company Locations to Focus

• PCB Design & Electronics Manufacturing
• Industrial Electronics and Embedded Systems
• Automotive and Heavy Equipment Electronics
• Power Electronics and Hardware Engineering
• Focus on Warrendale, PA and nearby locations

Priority 1

• Hands-on Altium schematic and PCB layout design
• Analog, mixed-signal, and power PCB design
• PCB placement, routing, and stack-up design
• Controlled impedance, differential pair routing, and length matching
• Design rule constraints and PCB layout optimization
• Knowledge of DFM, DFA, DFT, and EMC/EMI

Priority 2

• PCIe, USB, Ethernet, DDR, LVDS, or SerDes interfaces
• Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI)
• Thermal considerations

Nice to Have

• Experience interacting with customers and vendors
• Ability to work independently with global teams

What to Look for on Resume

• Schematic capture and PCB layout ownership
• Analog, mixed-signal, and power circuit design
• High-speed routing and impedance control
• PCB stack-up, differential pairs, and length matching
• DFM/DFA/DFT and EMC/EMI knowledge

Do Not Consider

• Candidates without hands-on Altium experience
• Profiles limited to schematic design without PCB layout
• Candidates without analog, mixed-signal, or power PCB design experience
• Software-only or mechanical design profiles
• Candidates lacking PCB routing and design constraint knowledge

Education & Experience

• Relevant education in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field
• Strong hands-on experience in PCB schematic and layout design
• Specific years of experience are not mentioned in the JD

Screening Questions

• Do you have hands-on experience with Altium schematic capture and PCB layout?
• Have you designed analog, mixed-signal, and power PCBs?
• Have you worked with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, USB, Ethernet, DDR, LVDS, or SerDes?
• Do you have experience with controlled impedance, differential pair routing, and length matching?
• Are you familiar with PCB stack-up design and design rule constraints?
• Have you worked with DFM, DFA, DFT, EMC/EMI, and SI/PI?
• Can you collaborate with customer teams, vendors, and global cross-functional teams?

Benefits: Eligible employees may have access to benefits offered by Intellectt Inc. in accordance with the applicable benefit plans and eligibility requirements.

Intellectt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.