Senior PCB Design Engineer

Kyocera International, Inc. (North America); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off including 3 weeks of vacation and 10 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Kyocera International, Inc. (North America) is looking for a Senior PCB Design Engineer to oversee the design and development of new or modified products. Located in San Diego, CA, you will support PCB layout and substrate/package design for advanced electronic products, ensuring signal integrity and manufacturability.

Ideal candidates should possess a BS in Electrical Engineering and have at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in PCB CAD tools are essential. The role includes responsibilities in coordination and evaluation of design processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of PCB or substructure/layout experience.
• Proficiency in one or more PCB CAD tools.
• Experience with signal and power integrity fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Align with other engineers to ensure process development and qualification.
• Coordinate projects between lab, customer input, purchasing, and production.
• Evaluate and provide recommendations based on design costs and performance.

Skills

PCB CAD tools proficiency (Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, Siemens Xpedition, or KiCad)

Signal and power integrity fundamentals

High-speed routing and controlled impedance design

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro/OrCAD

Siemens Xpedition

AutoCAD/Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior PCB Design Engineer

Location: San Diego Facility, San Diego, CA

Salary Range

$95,000.00 – $123,000.00 annually

Job Summary

The Senior PCB Design Engineer is responsible for design and development of new or modified products, supporting PCB layout and substrate/package design for advanced electronic products, ensuring signal integrity and manufacturability, and delivering complete documentation for prototype and production builds.

Responsibilities

• Align with other engineers to ensure process development and qualification; present data on material, machines or process impacts in a variety of forums.
• Coordinate and/or lead projects between lab, customer input, purchasing, prototype development and production, ensuring projects stay on task.
• Participate in assessment, test and design review, create new designs and concepts to meet internal/external needs.
• Evaluate and provide baseline recommendations for designs based on package costs and performance trade-off.
• Perform experiments and analyze results of variables, collaborating with vendors, colleges or auditors.
• Generate specific goals, prioritize workload and align actions with department goals.
• Demonstrate strong presentation skills to ensure understanding and support of departmental projects.

Requirements & Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of PCB or substructure/layout experience.
• Proficiency in one or more PCB CAD tools (Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, Siemens Xpedition, or KiCad). AutoCAD/Inventor or SolidWorks preferred.
• Preferred IPC CID/CID+ certification.
• Experience with signal and power integrity fundamentals, simulation/analysis tools, high‑speed interfaces (DDR, PCIe, Ethernet) and IPC standards (IPC‑2221, IPC‑7351).
• Working knowledge of basic electronics theory and circuit functionality for effective PCB layout decisions.
• High‑speed routing and controlled impedance design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and problem‑solving mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prepare advanced project reports.
• Intermediate computer skills including Excel for data collection and graphical presentation.
• Ability to work in a clean room environment and wear proper PPE.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced lab environment and meet deadlines.
• Travel may be required up to 10%.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Physical Activities

The employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand, walk, sit; occasionally required to use hands. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Environmental Conditions

The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Noise level is usually moderate.

Benefits

Generous Time Off

• 3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year)
• 10 paid holidays annually

Financial Wellness

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer‑paid pension plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Investing in You

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Flexible schedules

Work‑Life Balance & Culture

• Onsite gyms, walking tracks, and employee gardens at larger locations
• Long‑tenured team (many with 30+ years of service)
• Inclusive and diverse workforce
• A company philosophy rooted in doing the right thing as a human being

Employment Eligibility

All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. regulations.

EEO Statement

Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyocera International, Inc. Human Resources team directly. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.