Position available

Position:

PCB layout Engineer

Job ID:

2039

Position Type:

Exempt Salaried

City:

El Segundo

State/Province:

CA

Country:

USA

Job Description:

We are looking for highly motivated people who can identify and develop the technological advantages of GaN-based semiconductors in various existing and new applications. We want them to join our team and help develop the technology of the future.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Read, interpret, and capture electrical schematics.
  • Capture layouts following standard and HDI processes for board layer count from 2 to 16 with standard, blind, and buried vias and double-sided component placements.
  • Experience with layout of digital, analog, and power converter systems.
  • Manage and maintain shared component libraries, databases, and shared building block designs.
  • Capture new symbols and footprints, including mechanical information.
  • Generate manufacturing collateral, including draftsman mechanical drawings and technical specifications.
  • Participate in design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews.
  • Work closely with power electronic engineers and contract manufacturers, including international manufacturers.
  • Ensure processes are followed to comply with quality controls.
  • Setup and manage design rules and stack-ups, pad-stacks for various types of designs.
  • Advise on cost reduction or high-performance techniques.
  • Help establish new and efficient design procedures.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentor team members.

Experience:

  • In-depth knowledge of the PCB design process.
  • Knowledge of Power electronic circuit design.
  • Knowledge of high-frequency, digital, RF, and high-density design is a plus.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience using Altium, including in-depth knowledge of working with a database, net classes, high voltage rules, variants, job files, and rooms.
  • Managing shared component libraries using Altium database and git revision control.
  • Experience with CAD drawing tools is a plus.
  • Knowledge of IPC specifications to aid in your ability in design for manufacturability of both fabrication and assembly process.
  • Experience in PCB designs for line voltage applications (AC/DC power supplies) is a plus.
  • Experience with Orcad Schematic and PADS layout tools is a plus.

Attributes:

  • Independent self-starter with good organizational skills.
  • Track record showing understanding of power electronic converters.
  • Strong attention to detail and an ability to work independently.
  • Highly collaborative and responsive with internal resources, fab, customers, etc.
  • Good listening, verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
  • Willing to engage in open, honest interactions and work as part of a team.
  • Ability to work with electrical engineers, test engineers, manufacturing engineers, fabrication, and assembly vendors.
  • Results-oriented, data-driven and must be willing to learn and grow with technology.

Requirements:

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology is preferred.
  • Work authorized.

Travel:

Occasional travel between El Segundo and Orange Country offices.

To Apply:

Send resume to [email protected]. Place the job opening number in the subject line of the email. Provide resume in PDF format and use full name in file name