Senior PCB Design Engineer

KYOCERA International Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year)

10 paid holidays annually

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

KYOCERA International Inc is seeking a Senior PCB Design Engineer responsible for the design and development of advanced electronic products, ensuring signal integrity and manufacturability. The role includes managing projects across various teams and conducting detailed analyses to support new designs.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Electrical Engineering, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in PCB CAD tools. Salary ranges from $95,000 to $123,000 annually, with generous benefits including 401(k) and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PCB or substructure/layout or related experience.
• Preferred IPC CID/CID+ certification.
• Knowledge of signal and power integrity fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new or modified products for sustainable and profitable product lines.
• Coordinate and lead projects between various teams.
• Perform experiments and analyze results of different variables.

Skills

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

Strong written and verbal communication skills

High-speed routing and controlled impedance design

Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro/OrCAD

Siemens Xpedition

KiCad

AutoCAD/Inventor or SolidWorks

Job description

Salary Range: $95,000 – $123,000 annually Note: Final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors

Benefits

• 3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year)
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off to volunteer

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

Senior PCB Design Engineer (ENG5723)

Exempt: Yes
Safety Sensitive: Yes

General Description of Position: The Sr. PCB Design Engineer is responsible for the design and development of new or modified products using methods of technical research, project planning, material screening, experimental design (DOE), simulation, and product transition to create sustainable and profitable product lines. Supports PCB layout and substrate/package design for advanced electronic products, develops multilayer PCB and substrate layouts (organic and ceramic), ensures signal integrity and manufacturability, and delivers complete documentation for prototype and production builds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Aligns with other engineers to ensure process development and qualification. May present data on material, machines or process impacts in a variety of forums.
• Coordinates and/or leads projects between lab, customer input, purchasing, prototype development and production. Strong project management skills ensure projects stay on task.
• Participates in assessment, test and design review as well as creates new, unique designs and concepts to meet internal/external needs.
• Evaluates and provides baseline recommendations for designs based on package costs and performance trade‑off.
• Performs experiments and analyzes results of a variety of variables. May collaborate with outside sources such as vendors, colleges, or auditors.
• Generates own specific goals and prioritizes workload so those actions are in alignment with department goals.
• Strong presentation skills (material content and public speaking) to ensure understanding and support of departmental projects.

Requirements

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of PCB or substructure/layout or related 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 in the application of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization.
• Knowledge of signal and power integrity fundamentals, simulation/analysis tools, high‑speed interfaces (DDR, PCIe, Ethernet) and IPC standards (IPC‑2221, IPC‑7351).
• Basic electronics theory and circuit functionality knowledge to support effective PCB layout decisions.
• High‑speed routing and controlled impedance design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a problem‑solving mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to professionally present data and write advanced project reports.
• Intermediate computer skills including Excel for data collection and graphical presentation of data.
• 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%.

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 on the basis of 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.

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