Senior Electrical Engineer - PCB Designer

Lab37; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Vacation Time

Job summary

Lab37 is seeking a PCBA Design Engineer to lead the design and layout of high-reliability PCBAs for robotic food production systems. The position requires 5+ years of PCB design experience and strong expertise in Altium Designer, focusing on multi-layer boards and high-speed design practices.

The role entails collaboration with various teams, from concept to production, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective problem resolution. Join us in transforming the food industry with innovative technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing PCBAs for production hardware.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic and layout.
• Strong understanding of EMI/EMC fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end PCB/PCBA design in Altium.
• Design multi-layer boards including high-speed interfaces.
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners for production issues.

Skills

Altium Designer

Multi-layer PCB design

High-speed design practices

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Who We Are

Lab37 Robotics is a technology company focused on the development and deployment of robots designed specifically for direct-to-customer food production. Our mission is to revolutionize the food industry by creating innovative robotic solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver cutting‑edge products that meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Role Overview

Lab37 Robotics is seeking a PCBA Design Engineer to lead the design, layout, and release of high‑reliability PCBAs used in next‑generation robotic food‑production systems. This role requires strong hands‑on expertise in Altium Designer, multi‑layer PCB layout, and high‑speed design practices, along with the ability to collaborate closely with mechanical, firmware, controls, and manufacturing teams. You will own multiple boards across motor control, sensors, communications, and power distribution—from early concept through pilot builds and production.

What You’ll Do

• Own end‑to‑end PCB/PCBA design in Altium:
  • Circuit design
  • Schematic capture
  • Component selection
  • Stackup definition
  • Design rules
  • Layout
  • Manufacturing documentation and release packages
• Design multi‑layer boards (4+ layers), including:
  • Controlled impedance routing
  • High‑speed interfaces
  • Mixed‑signal layouts
• Apply best practices for SI/PI/EMI:
  • Return path continuity
  • Decoupling strategy
  • Power integrity
  • Shielding, grounding, and noise reduction
• Incorporate regulatory compliance requirements:
  • EMC/EMI
  • ESD
  • Electrical safety standards for commercial robotic systems
• Contribute to CAD libraries (symbols, footprints, 3D models) while maintaining design standards
• Partner with firmware and controls teams on:
  • Board bring‑up
  • Debugging
  • Validation testing
  • Iteration based on real‑world performance
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners on:
  • DFM / DFA / DFT
  • Stackup documentation
  • Panelization
  • Test strategy
  • Production issue resolution
• Interface with external test labs for:
  • Pre‑compliance testing
  • Formal certification (FCC, UL, etc.)
  • Failure mitigation
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to system‑level architecture decisions

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience designing PCBAs for production hardware
• Proficiency with Altium Designer (schematic, layout, release workflows)
• Experience with multi‑layer boards and high‑speed design:
  • Controlled impedance
  • Differential pairs
  • Length matching
  • Via strategies
• Strong understanding of:
  • Mixed‑signal layout
  • Grounding and return paths
  • Decoupling
  • EMI/EMC fundamentals
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Board bring‑up
  • Debugging
  • Cross‑functional collaboration
• Experience with some or all of:
  • Microcontrollers
  • Motor control hardware
  • CAN
  • Ethernet
  • NFC/RFID
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes:
  • DFM / DFA / DFT
  • Working with CM, fabrication, and assembly vendors
• Experience with regulatory standards:
  • FCC
  • CE
  • IEC / UL
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, iterative environment

Pay and Compensation
Base starting rate for this role is $120,000 - $180,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Benefits Summary

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options)
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance (short‑ and long‑term)
• Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Pet insurance discount (Fetch)
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Time Off policies
  • Paid Vacation Time (1h for every 26h worked)
  • 8 paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid Bereavement leave
  • Paid Parental Leave

Benefits Are Subject To Change At The Company’s Discretion.