Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Engineer

Location: Onsite in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, or Spring, Texas, United States.

Salary: Annual base salary of USD 95,800–220,500 in Texas and Wisconsin; variable incentives may also be offered.

Company

hirify.global is a global edge-to-cloud technology company developing infrastructure and solutions for computing, data, and applications.

What you will do

• Design complex, multilayer, high-speed printed circuit board layouts for high-performance computing systems using computer-aided design software.
• Release cutting-edge high-speed PCBs into production while meeting electrical, signal-integrity, EMI, mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing requirements.
• Read and interpret schematics, system functionality and performance specifications, datasheets, and PCB design guidelines.
• Determine PCB design approaches, parameters, component placement, and layout-study outcomes.
• Influence design decisions related to the analysis and resolution of system-performance issues associated with PCB layout.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, signal-integrity, power-integrity, manufacturing, and other design partners, including leading engagements when necessary.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent technical degree with 10+ years of experience laying out complex, multilayer, high-speed PCBs, or a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge of ECAD software, particularly Cadence Allegro PCB Editor.
• Advanced knowledge of PCB design guidelines and design constraints.
• Experience performing layout studies, determining component placement, and helping drive sound architectural decisions.
• Experience laying out boards with DDR4 or newer, PCIe Gen 4 or newer, high-speed SerDes, Ethernet, I²C, SPI, and similar interfaces.
• Experience with high-speed routing techniques, including microvias, blind and buried vias, and backdrilling.
• Experience working with PCB fabrication shops and PCA contract manufacturers.
• Working knowledge of electronics, including signal- and power-integrity issues; understanding of EMC principles and EMI mitigation best practices.
• In-depth knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Design for Test principles; ability to work independently with loosely defined parameters and perform conceptual analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple board designs simultaneously, work successfully with engineers across various geographies, meet design requirements and schedules, and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Nice to have

• Experience with liquid-cooled designs.
• Experience helping define ASIC package ball maps.
• Experience with industry-standard form factors such as PCIe CEM and Open Compute Project.
• Experience creating symbols and managing symbol libraries.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive workplace that values varied backgrounds and individual uniqueness.
• Health and wellbeing benefits for employees and their loved ones.
• Personal and professional development programs supporting career growth and specialization.
• Work environment focused on flexibility in managing work and personal needs.