Senior Hardware Design Engineer – PCB Design

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced electronics engineer to design and verify ECUs for next-gen software-defined vehicles.

You will lead PCB layout efforts, collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers, and drive high-speed interfaces, RF layout, and DFA principles to manufacturability. 5+ years in PCB design preferred; BS in Engineering required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required.
• Experience creating digital/analog hardware interfaces, including schematic creation and PCB layout, simulation, and supporting documentation.
• Minimum 5 years of PCB layout design experience.
• Preferred: 10+ years of PCB layout design experience.
• Preferred: knowledge of high-speed buses such as Ethernet, PCIe, and SerDes.
• Experience in high-density, high-speed communication and RF layout.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs for next-generation ECUs supporting Software Defined Vehicle architecture.
• Lead product development and integration activities.
• Coach and lead suppliers to execute program work on time and to a high standard.
• Develop PCB layout designs for existing and new architecture-based ECUs.
• Collaborate with PCBA and ECAD engineers.
• Run simulations and create PCB layouts.
• Participate in design direction meetings and foster collaboration with internal and external team members.
• Create, lead, and verify IC and PCB layout designs, including component and trace placement and routing.
• Conduct design rule checks (DRC) and design for manufacturability (DFM) checks.
• Collaborate with circuit designers, system engineers, and packaging engineers to optimize layouts.
• Select layout technologies and processes based on project requirements.
• Optimize layouts with SI, PI, EMC, thermal, and mechanical subject matter experts.
• Support ECAD librarians and ensure library parts meet PCBA DFM and GM resiliency requirements.
• Collaborate with component engineering, procurement, and supply chain teams on component selection.
• Apply Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Identify process improvement, cost reduction, and quality enhancement opportunities in PCBA manufacturing.

Skills

PCB Layout Design

Mentor Graphics Tools

Design For Assembly

High-Speed Communication Buses

Program Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Mentor Graphics Schematic & Layout

Job description

• Develop electrical designs for next-generation Electronic Control Units (ECUs) supporting Software Defined Vehicle architecture
• Lead product development and integration activities
• Utilize engineering tools and processes to develop components and systems for vehicle programs
• Achieve program milestones through effective program management
• Coach and lead suppliers to execute program work on time and to a high standard
• Develop PCB layout designs for existing and new architecture-based ECUs
• Collaborate with PCBA and ECAD engineers
• Run simulations and create PCB layouts
• Participate in design direction meetings and foster collaboration with internal and external team members
• Create, lead, and verify IC and PCB layout designs, including component and trace placement and routing
• Conduct design rule checks (DRC) and design for manufacturability (DFM) checks
• Collaborate with circuit designers, system engineers, and packaging engineers to optimize layouts
• Select layout technologies and processes based on project requirements
• Optimize layouts with SI, PI, EMC, thermal, and mechanical subject matter experts
• Support ECAD librarians and ensure library parts meet PCBA DFM and GM resiliency requirements
• Collaborate with component engineering, procurement, and supply chain teams on component selection
• Apply Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
• Identify process improvement, cost reduction, and quality enhancement opportunities in PCBA manufacturing

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required
• Professional experience creating digital/analog hardware interfaces, including schematic creation and/or PCB layout, simulation, and supporting documentation
• Minimum 5 years of experience in PCB layout design
• Experience with Mentor Graphics schematic and layout tools
• Preferred: previous industry experience with infotainment, telematics, or connectivity
• Preferred: 10 years or more of experience in PCB layout design
• Preferred: knowledge of high-speed communication buses such as Ethernet, PCIe, and SerDes
• Experience in high-density, high-speed communication and RF layout
• Ability to support ECAD library part development according to PCBA DFM and GM resiliency requirements
• Ability to collaborate with component engineering, procurement, and supply chain teams
• Knowledge of Design for Assembly principles

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in PCB layout design, including schematic creation, simulation, and compliance with DFM and GM resiliency requirements. Proven ability to lead product development, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and optimize designs for high-speed communication and manufacturability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• PCB Layout Design
• Mentor Graphics Tools
• Design For Assembly (DFA)
• High-Speed Communication Buses
• Program Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Electrical Design
• Schematic Creation
• Simulation
• Design Rule Checks (DRC)
• Design For Manufacturability (DFM)
• Component Selection
• High-Density Layout
• RF Layout
• PCB Layout Optimization
• Digital/Analog Hardware Interfaces

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Coaching
• Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Electronic Control Units (ECUs)
• Software Defined Vehicle
• Infotainment
• Telematics
• Connectivity