PCB Layout Designer

DEKA Research & Development is seeking a skilled PCB Layout Designer to join our engineering team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for translating electrical schematics into optimized printed circuit board layouts, ensuring designs meet performance, manufacturing, and regulatory requirements.

This individual will be working across several projects and must be able to communicate design challenges and priorities clearly.

They will lay out printed circuit boards under the direction of electrical engineers, provide direct support across all aspects of the PCB design process, and manage the workflow to ensure a smooth transition from schematic to layout to manufacturing.

In addition to layout responsibilities, this candidate will be instrumental in vetting components in our library for correctness, ensuring that symbols, footprints, and 3D models match datasheet information and DEKA templates.   How you will make an impact as a PCB Layout Designer :

• Design and Layout Create PCB layouts from electrical schematics using industry-standard CAD tools (Altium Designer, KiCad, Eagle, or similar) Develop multi-layer board designs ranging from simple 2-layer to complex high-speed digital and mixedsignal boards Optimize component placement for thermal management, signal integrity, and manufacturing efficiency Route high-speed differential pairs, controlled impedance traces, and power distribution networks Perform design rule checks (DRC) and electrical rule checks (ERC) to ensure design integrity Create and modify library components in our database to ensure symbols, footprints, and 3D models accurately match datasheet specifications and DEKA templates.

Technical Collaboration Work closely with electrical engineers to understand circuit requirements and constraints Collaborate with mechanical engineers to ensure proper fit within enclosures and assemblies Interface with manufacturing partners to optimize designs for assembly and cost-effectiveness Participate in design reviews and provide technical recommendations for layout improvements Documentation and Standards Generate comprehensive fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and bill of materials Maintain design documentation and revision control throughout the product development cycle Ensure compliance with industry standards (IPC, UL, FCC) and company design guidelines Create and maintain PCB design libraries and component footprints Skills you will need to be successful as a PCB Layout Designer :