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:
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Design and develop complex multi-layer PCB layouts including rigid, rigid-flex, and HDI boards
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Support component placement, routing strategies, and stack-up development for mixed-signal and RF designs
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Perform high-speed routing including controlled impedance and differential pair routing
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Apply best practices related to signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation, grounding, and thermal performance
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Generate fabrication and assembly documentation including Gerber files, drawings, and manufacturing packages
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Conduct DFM, DFA, and DFT reviews with manufacturing partners and internal teams
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Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering teams throughout development processes
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Support CAD workflows, PCB libraries, and layout standards across multiple design environments
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Participate in technical reviews and provide layout support for engineering initiatives
Qualifications:
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2–5+ years of PCB layout experience within high-reliability industries
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Strong experience with Altium Designer
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Experience working with additional PCB CAD tools such as Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, or Siemens Xpedition preferred
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Hands-on experience with mixed-signal and RF PCB designs
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Experience supporting high-speed interfaces such as DDR, PCIe, or SERDES
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Strong understanding of controlled impedance routing, SI/PI fundamentals, and EMI/EMC design practices
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Experience with multi-layer stack-ups including 8+ layer boards
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Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience preferred
Salary & Benefits:
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Base salary: $75,000 – $85,000
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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401(k) retirement plan
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Opportunity to support advanced electronic products across aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets
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Collaborative engineering environment with long-term growth potential
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