[Remote] PCB Layout Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BCforward is a professional services and workforce management firm founded in 1998, and they are seeking a highly motivated PCB Layout Engineer for a remote opportunity. The role involves managing complex PCB layout projects, collaborating with various engineering teams, and implementing miniaturization solutions in AR product designs.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple complex layout projects, providing timely status reports within systems
- Lead designs from kick-off through tape-out, encompassing rigid, rigid-flex, and flex PCBs for both product and non-product/test projects
- Proactively schedule and drive project meetings (Kick-off, Placement, Constraint, and Design Reviews) to ensure design verification using Design Traveler document
- Create and modify engineering tool project templates, meta-data, configuration data, and rules
- Apply a solid understanding of electrical engineering principles, particularly for power distribution, high-speed circuits, and RF signals
- Identify project execution risks or slowdowns proactively and collaborate with managers and/or technical program managers to propose alternative PCB development workflow solutions
- Understand and propose practical fit and function solutions related to miniaturization concepts
- Proactively partner with EE Leads, Mechanical Engineering, TPMs, and other cross-functional teams (XFNs) to resolve design issues
- Work with internal DFM engineers to confirm supplier requirements at project launch
- Engage with external suppliers and Supplier Quality/Process Engineering (SQE/PE) to resolve DFM issues and ensure high-yield builds
Skills
- 8+ years of experience in complex PCB Design
- 5+ years of experience using Allegro PCB Design Tools (version 23.1 or newer)
- Strong understanding of the mechanical aspects of electronics design
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
- BS in Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years of experience implementing miniaturization solutions in dense form-factor designs (e.g., wearable products, mobile phone design)
Benefits
- BC•forward• offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
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