About Digital Dynamics Inc.
Digital Dynamics Inc. (DDI) is a 100% employee-owned company delivering advanced control systems for industrial automation and mission-critical environments. We partner with leading semiconductor and technology companies to design and build high-performance, reliable solutions.
At DDI, every employee is an owner. Our ESOP structure fosters accountability, collaboration, and long-term thinking.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Staff PCB Design Engineer to lead the design and layout of complex printed circuit boards supporting high-performance control systems. This role is critical in strengthening DDI’s PCB layout capability, ensuring high-quality design releases, and enabling scalable, manufacturable solutions.
You will partner closely with Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, and Manufacturing teams to deliver robust designs from concept through production.
Key Responsibilities
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Design and develop complex, multi-layer PCB layouts (mixed signal, power, and high-speed designs)
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Translate schematics into optimized layouts with strong consideration for signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and thermal performance
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Own PCB layout specialization, driving best practices and consistency across designs
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Prepare and release complete manufacturing packages, including Gerber/ODB++ outputs and documentation
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Define PCB stack-ups, materials, and fabrication requirements in collaboration with Electrical Engineering and vendors
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Apply strong DFM/DFA principles to ensure efficient fabrication and assembly
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Manage and maintain PCB libraries and component symbols/footprints (Altium)
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Collaborate cross-functionally with Mechanical Engineering (ME) on enclosure, fit, and thermal constraints
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Support prototype builds, debug, and root cause analysis for PCB-related issues
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Work with external fabricators and CM partners to resolve design and production challenges
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Offload and support Electrical Engineering by owning layout execution and release quality
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Contribute to continuous improvement of PCB standards, tools, and processes
Job Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
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8+ years of experience in PCB design and layout
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Advanced experience with Altium Designer or similar PCB CAD tools
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Strong expertise in:
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Multi-layer PCB design (6+ layers)
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Signal integrity and high-speed layout
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PCB stack-ups, materials, and fabrication processes
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Experience creating full design release packages (Gerber/ODB++, fab and assembly drawings)
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Deep understanding of DFM/DFA principles
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Strong cross-functional communication skills
Preferred Experience
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Semiconductor equipment, industrial automation, or aerospace systems
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EMI/EMC design and mitigation
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HDI or rigid-flex PCB design
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Experience working with CM/EMS partners
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Familiarity with PLM (Arena) and ERP (SYSPRO) systems
Equal Employment opportunity
Digital Dynamics Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law
