CAD PCB Layout Engineer Job at Ignite Human Capital, Naperville, IL

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  • Ignite Human Capital
  • Naperville, IL

Job Description

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

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours

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