Senior PCB Layout Designer — 6+Layer, High-Speed, Hybrid

Re:Build Manufacturing; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Re:Build Applied Logix seeks an experienced PCB Layout Designer to drive complex, multi-layer PCB projects from schematic to manufacturing release in Rochester, NY. You will own Altium libraries, ensure IPC/DFM compliance, and collaborate across electrical, mechanical, and firmware teams.

The role requires 5+ years in PCB layout, expertise in Altium, and familiarity with IPC standards; onsite schedule with some remote days.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• 5+ years of professional PCB layout experience, including high-complexity designs in Altium Designer.
• Experience designing multi-layer PCBs (6+ layers) and complex circuit layouts.
• Strong Altium library management experience, including component databases, symbols, footprints, and standards.
• Knowledge of DFM/DFA, controlled impedance, high-speed signal routing, and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Knowledge of IPC standards, including IPC-7351, IPC-2221, IPC-2222, IPC-A-600, and IPC-6012.
• Experience with component validation, technical QC reviews, and 3D MCAD/STEP integration.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design complex multi-layer PCBs (6+ layers) from schematic collection through manufacturing release, including high-speed, controlled impedance, and power distribution designs.
• Own and maintain the Altium component library, including symbols, footprints, 3D models, component data, and standards.
• Establish library best practices that improve accuracy, consistency, and IPC compliance.
• Conduct design rule checks, signal integrity analysis, DFM reviews, and peer reviews.
• Generate manufacturing documentation and support prototype builds, troubleshooting, and design iterations.
• Partner with electrical, mechanical, and signal/power integrity engineers on new product development.
• Guide engineers on component submissions and library usage while supporting component standardization.
• Collaborate with client engineering teams as a technical representative of Re AppliedLogix.

Skills

PCB layout

Altium Designer

High-speed routing

DFM/DFA

IPC standards

Education

EE/Electronics degree

Tools

Cadence Allegro

OrCAD

Mentor PADS

Job description

Re:Build Applied Logix seeks an experienced PCB Layout Designer to drive complex, multi-layer PCB projects from schematic to manufacturing release in Rochester, NY. You will own Altium libraries, ensure IPC/DFM compliance, and collaborate across electrical, mechanical, and firmware teams.

The role requires 5+ years in PCB layout, expertise in Altium, and familiarity with IPC standards; onsite schedule with some remote days.