Senior Design Lead PCB Design Tool, Board Design

HCL Technologies Limited; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off 10 days per year

10 paid holidays per year

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Design Lead to oversee PCB design tool architecture and verification efforts. You will lead a design team focused on verification, validation, and efficient data telemetry for board design. Strong collaboration with hardware, firmware, and software teams is essential.

The role emphasizes leadership, AI-enabled design strategies, and delivering robust test/interface boards while communicating complex concepts across teams.

Qualifications

• BS in EE or CS with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience with PCB design and verification tools.
• Knowledge of AI features and data telemetry for electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design verification and validation activities.
• Lead the design team for PCB design tool development.
• Collaborate with HW, FW and software teams for data capture.
• Communicate engineering concepts clearly to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

AI/ML for design

PCB design tools

Communication

Education

B.S. EE or CS

Tools

Allegro CAD

Job description

Senior Design Lead PCB Design Tool, Board Design Senior Design Lead PCB Design Tool, Board Design United States Job Description Senior Design Lead PCB Design Tool, Board Design Austin, Texas

Job Summary

The Senior Design Lead will be responsible for overseeing design verification & validation, PCB Design Tool, and test/interface/uc board design. The primary focus will be on leading the design team, ensuring the successful verification and validation of designs, utilizing PCB design tools effectively, and designing test/interface/uc boards.

Key Responsibilities

Key Qualifications

• B.S. EE or CS (or similar) with 3+ years of experience, basic knowledge of EE circuits is must.
• Extensive knowledge with popular LLMs such as Gemini, Claude, and GPT etc
• Ability to develop AI skills/agents focusing on Electrical design and test to assist in DFTautomation.
• Prior experience of developing MacOS Apps and web based tools, and interfacing to variousMCPs and data servers.
• Partner with hardware DRIs to define AI product features and scope.
• Implement efficient data handling and telemetry pipelines from station systems
• Collaborate with HW, FW, and station SW teams to ensure accurate data capture andinterpretation
• Good oral & written communication skills - be able to communicate complex engineeringconcepts clearly and concisely to various cross functional teams and leadership.

Skill Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding analog, digital, and power electronics hardware architectures and design
• Knows basics of schematic design using Allegro or a similar CAD tool
• Basic knowledge of USB 3.2, USB-PD, Display Port, PCIe, I2C, SPI technologies and protocols,and design.
• Prior technical leadership and/or project management experience

Other Requirements

• B.S. EE or CS (or similar) with 3+ years of experience, basic knowledge of EE circuits is must.
• Valid work visa / USC/ GC

Maximum Salary (US): 148000 Minimum Salary (US): 78000

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry‑leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026totaled $14.8billion.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance‑based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• pharmacy
• life
• accidental death & dismemberment
• disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need‑based leave with no designated number of leave days per year)
• 10 paid holidays per year