Staff PCB Layout Engineer: High-Density, Multi-Layer Designs

Applied Methods Ltd; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Graphcore in Austin, Texas, seeks a detail-oriented Staff PCB Layout Engineer to maintain component libraries and develop PCB layouts for high-density boards. You will collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineering, procurement, and NPI to ensure data and designs are production-ready.

Responsibilities include creating symbols and footprints, validating pin assignments and land patterns, routing, DRc, and delivering Gerber/ODB++ files.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up PCB design and library management.
• Ability to interpret schematics, datasheets, and drawings.
• Familiar with IPC standards for PCB design.
• Experience with high-density, multi-layer, high-speed designs.

Responsibilities

• Create, verify, and maintain schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and 3D models.
• Develop PCB layouts including component placement, routing, and stackup coordination.
• Run DRC checks, address layout issues, and participate in design reviews.
• Prepare Gerber or ODB++ files, drill files, and pick-and-place data.
• Coordinate with fabricators and suppliers to resolve manufacturing questions.
• Support engineering changes and document releases.

Skills

PCB layout

Schematic interpretation

Documentation

Multilayer PCB

Signal integrity

Power integrity

EMI/EMC considerations

Education

College degree or technical training

Tools

Cadence Allegro

OrCAD

Job description

Graphcore in Austin, Texas, seeks a detail-oriented Staff PCB Layout Engineer to maintain component libraries and develop PCB layouts for high-density boards. You will collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineering, procurement, and NPI to ensure data and designs are production-ready.

Responsibilities include creating symbols and footprints, validating pin assignments and land patterns, routing, DRc, and delivering Gerber/ODB++ files.