Remote PCB Designer - Schematic Capture

Actalent; Redmond (WA); Remote; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

HSA

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a skilled PCB Designer to join our remote contract team. The role focuses on high-level and block-level diagram to schematic capture using Mentor Xpedition 25.10, with DX Designer and hierarchical designs in a Siemens EDM environment.

You will capture diagrams, publish managed blocks, and export multi-variant BOMs for complex assemblies, often with hundreds of pages. Remote work available, with US-based projects and aerospace domain considerations.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Mentor Xpedition 25.10 and DX Designer.
• Experience with block-level diagrams in Mentor Xpedition.
• Strong understanding of PCB and schematic capture processes.
• Knowledge of high-speed digital, signal integrity, and power integrity.
• Expertise in electrical design and EDM.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-level and block-level diagrams into schematics using Mentor Xpedition 25.10.
• Work within a corporate Siemens EDM environment.
• Manage and develop designs with over 100 pages in hierarchical format.
• Publish both logical and physical managed blocks.
• Develop and instantiate CES.
• Export multi-variant BOMs.

Skills

Schematic capture

DX Designer

Mentor Xpedition

Tools

Mentor Xpedition

Siemens EDM

Job description

Job Title: PCB Designer - DX Designer - Mentor Xpedition

Location: 100% Remote

***Due to the nature of our client's aerospace business, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Current or future visa sponsorship is not available for this position ***

Top Skills

• Schematic capture
• DX Designer
• block level diagram in mentor xpedition

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled PCB Designer who is proficient in high-level and block-level diagram to schematic capture for use in Mentor Xpedition 25.10. The role involves working in a corporate Siemens EDM environment and requires expertise in handling complex hierarchical designs and publishing logical and physical managed blocks.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-level and block-level diagrams into schematics using Mentor Xpedition 25.10.
• Work within a corporate Siemens EDM environment.
• Manage and develop designs with over 100 pages in hierarchical format.
• Publish both logical and physical managed blocks.
• Develop and instantiate CES.
• Export multi-variant BOMs.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency with Mentor Xpedition 25.10 and DX Designer.
• Experience with block-level diagrams in Mentor Xpedition.
• Strong understanding of PCB and schematic capture processes.
• Knowledge of high-speed digital, signal integrity, and power integrity.
• Expertise in electrical design and EDM.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with xpedition, mentor graphics, and schematic techniques.
• Ability to handle complex hierarchical designs.
• Experience in CES development and instantiation.

Work Environment

This position offers the flexibility of working remotely, allowing you to collaborate effectively in a virtual environment while utilizing state-of-the-art design technologies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.