CAD PCB Layout Engineer

Ignite Human Capital

Naperville, IL

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$75,000–$85,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Aerospace and Defense, Best Practices, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Cadence Allegro, Cross-Functional, DFT (Design for Test), Detail Oriented, Documentation, Double Data Rate SDRAM, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Electromagnetic Interference Mitigation, Electronics Manufacturing, High Reliability, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Equipment, Mixed Signal RF, Network Routing, OrCAD, PCI Express (PCI-E), Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout, Printed Circuit Board Design, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Product Support, SERDES, Signal Integrity, System Integration (SI), Team Player

LOCATION

Naperville, IL

POSTED

3 days ago

Position Title: PCB Layout Engineer

Location: Onsite | Naperville, IL
Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000 base salary
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary:

A leading advanced electronics manufacturing organization is seeking a PCB Layout Engineer to support the design and development of complex electronic products across aerospace, defense, medical device, and industrial technology environments. This role is focused on multi-layer PCB layout design, high-speed routing, and supporting mission-critical products within a collaborative engineering environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong PCB layout experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and manufacturing teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop complex multi-layer PCB layouts including rigid, rigid-flex, and HDI boards
Support component placement, routing strategies, and stack-up development for mixed-signal and RF designs
Perform high-speed routing including controlled impedance and differential pair routing
Apply best practices related to signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation, grounding, and thermal performance
Generate fabrication and assembly documentation including Gerber files, drawings, and manufacturing packages
Conduct DFM, DFA, and DFT reviews with manufacturing partners and internal teams
Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering teams throughout development processes
Support CAD workflows, PCB libraries, and layout standards across multiple design environments
Participate in technical reviews and provide layout support for engineering initiatives

Qualifications:

2-5+ years of PCB layout experience within high-reliability industries
Strong experience with Altium Designer
Experience working with additional PCB CAD tools such as Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, or Siemens Xpedition preferred
Hands-on experience with mixed-signal and RF PCB designs
Experience supporting high-speed interfaces such as DDR, PCIe, or SERDES
Strong understanding of controlled impedance routing, SI/PI fundamentals, and EMI/EMC design practices
Experience with multi-layer stack-ups including 8+ layer boards
Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience preferred

Salary & Benefits:

Base salary: $75,000 - $85,000
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Opportunity to support advanced electronic products across aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets
Collaborative engineering environment with long-term growth potential

CAD PCB Layout Engineer

Ignite Human Capital

Naperville, IL

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