Sr. Electrical Engineer - Schematic Capture & PCB Design

NLB Services; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NLB Services in Addison, TX is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer specializing in schematic capture and PCB design to drive hardware development across full product lifecycles.

You will design analog, digital and mixed-signal circuits, create multi-layer PCB layouts, verify designs, and produce technical documentation and test reports while collaborating with ME, manufacturing and test teams to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics engineering required.
• 5+ years of hardware design experience.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Cadence Allegro/OrCAD.
• Experience with multi-layer PCB design and signal integrity.
• Knowledge of analog, digital and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Strong understanding of PCB manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Experience with test equipment including Logic Analyzers, DMMs and Power Supplies.
• Ability to produce and review technical documentation and engineering reports.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform electronic circuit design and schematic capture for analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power circuits.
• Develop PCB layouts ensuring compliance with electrical, thermal, EMC/EMI, manufacturability and reliability requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing and test engineering teams.
• Perform component selection, derating analysis and obsolescence reviews.
• Support design reviews and implement engineering changes.
• Develop and execute hardware verification and validation activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including drawings, test procedures and reports.
• Support prototype builds, debugging, board bring-up and root cause analysis.
• Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure successful realization.
• Participate in requirements analysis, risk assessments and design verification.
• Ensure compliance with industry and customer standards.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Analog design

Digital design

Signal integrity

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Allegro/OrCAD

OrCAD

Job description

Sr. Electrical Engineer - Schematic Capture & PCB Design

Location: Addison, Tx (Onsite)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electronic circuit design and schematic capture for analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronic circuits.
• Develop PCB layouts ensuring compliance with electrical, thermal, EMC/EMI, manufacturability, and reliability requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and test engineering teams to achieve robust product designs.
• Perform component selection, derating analysis, and obsolescence reviews.
• Support design reviews and implement engineering changes based on review feedback.
• Develop and execute hardware verification and validation activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including:
  • Product drawings
  • Test procedures
  • Qualification test plans
  • Qualification test reports
  • Test summary reports
• Support prototype builds, debugging, board bring-up, and root cause analysis of hardware issues.
• Work closely with suppliers, fabrication houses, and contract manufacturers to ensure successful product realization.
• Participate in requirements analysis, risk assessments, and design verification activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry and customer standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in electronic hardware design and development.
• Strong experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as:
  • Cadence Allegro/OrCAD
• Experience with multi-layer PCB design and signal integrity considerations.
• Knowledge of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Strong understanding of PCB manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Experience using laboratory equipment including:
  • Logic Analyzers
  • Digital Multimeters
  • Power Supplies
• Ability to produce and review technical documentation and engineering reports.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Skills

• PCB Layout and Schematic Capture
• Hardware Design Verification
• Analog & Digital Circuit Design
• Hardware Debugging & Troubleshooting
• Technical Documentation
• Product Lifecycle Support
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Keywords

Electrical Design, Electronics Design, Schematic Capture, PCB Layout, Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, Hardware Development, Product Qualification, Test Procedures, Qualification Reports, Product Drawings, EMI/EMC, DFM, Hardware Verification, Root Cause Analysis.

We are seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer with strong experience in electronic circuit design, schematic capture, PCB layout, and product documentation. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting electronic hardware products through the complete product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in PCB design tools, hardware validation, and preparation of technical documentation for development and qualification activities.