Sr Designer Ii, Printed Wiring Board

Masimo Corporation; Wes-Kaap; On-site; USD 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Sr Designer II for Printed Wiring Board design to join their R&D team. This role involves creating and optimizing printed wiring board layouts for medical devices, ensuring high performance and reliability. You will collaborate with engineers and vendors, maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, and assist in schematic updates. With a focus on precision and detail, this position offers the chance to contribute significantly to cutting-edge medical technology. If you are passionate about electronics and design, this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in the healthcare industry.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Maternity Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience in printed wiring board design.
• Proficiency in CAD and CAM software for PWB manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of IPC standards for PWB design.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed printed wiring board layout designs.
• Optimize layouts for performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Generate and maintain documentation for all designs.

Skills

PWB design

Schematic CAD design software

Analog low noise design principles

IPC standards

Multi-layer PWB designs

High-density interconnects

CAD and CAM software

Agile PLM

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate of Arts or Science in Electronic Engineering

Tools

PADS

Altium Designer

HyperLynx

CBA 3D mechanical modeling

Job description

Job Summary
The Sr Designer II, Printed Wiring Board will be part of the R&D engineering team, contributing to the design and implementation of electronic hardware used in our medical devices.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Create detailed printed wiring board layout designs based on engineering schematics and requirements.
2. Optimize printed wiring board layouts for performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
3. Generate and maintain detailed documentation for all printed wiring board designs.
4. Generate mechanical 3D models, fabrication and assembly documents (Gerber files, CAM data, net lists, stack-up details, etc.).
5. Communicate with vendors and manufacturers to ensure design feasibility and production quality.
6. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and technology trends.
7. Assist design engineers with schematic updates.
8. Conduct design reviews and provide technical feedback to improve printed wiring board design processes.
9. Interface with CAD tool vendors to address bugs, software updates, and maintain licenses.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience in PWB design
• Experience in rigid and flexible circuit board designs
• Experience with PWB/Schematic CAD design software tools
• Familiarity with analog low noise, high-speed, and RF PWB design principles
• Strong understanding of IPC standards for PWB design and fabrication
• Experience with multi-layer/multi-lamination PWB designs and complex circuitry
• Experience with high-density interconnects and microvia fan-out
• Proficiency in CAD and CAM software for PWB manufacturing
• Experience with CBA 3D mechanical modeling
• Experience with Agile PLM or similar lifecycle management tools
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and DFM principles
• Attention to detail and precision in design work
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to work onsite Monday - Friday in Irvine, CA

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in PWB design software like PADS or Altium Designer
• Knowledge of signal and power integrity analysis using tools like HyperLynx
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with database maintenance
• Experience with rigid-flex PWB designs
• Advanced knowledge of stray capacitance, inductance, and resistance effects on routing
• Expertise in power plane routing
• Understanding of electronic components and circuit theory

Education

An Associate of Arts or Science degree in Electronic Engineering is highly desirable.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range is $X - $Y. Actual placement depends on skills, education, and experience. The position qualifies for up to 10% annual bonus based on performance. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Disability Insurance, 401(k), Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Paid Maternity Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, and more.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

This position primarily works in an office environment, requiring frequent sitting, standing, and walking. Daily use of computers and digital devices is necessary. Employees must be able to perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.