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Salary: USD 40 - 60 / hourly
Re:Build Manufacturing, through its AppliedLogix division, is seeking an experienced Senior PCB Layout Designer to lead complex PCB design projects across advanced energy, automotive, defense and aerospace, medical devices, and robotics and automation sectors.
In this hands-on technical leadership role, you will own PCB layouts from concept through production, working with sophisticated designs including flex and rigid-flex assemblies, HDI designs, high-voltage and high-current boards, fine-pitch BGA layouts, space-qualified PCBs, RF, high-speed digital, and mixed-signal applications. You'll collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and signal/power integrity engineers while helping shape design standards and mentor other designers.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading complex PCB layouts from concept through fabrication, including stack-up development, component placement, routing, and documentation
- Applying advanced layout principles across high-speed digital, RF, mixed-signal, and high-power applications
- Collaborating with signal and power integrity engineers to meet requirements for controlled impedance, loss budgets, length matching, crosstalk mitigation, and power distribution
- Partnering with electrical and mechanical engineers to translate product requirements into practical design constraints
- Optimizing designs for manufacturability, testability, performance, cost, and schedule while considering EMI/EMC and safety requirements
- Leading design reviews with internal stakeholders and clients
- Generating and verifying fabrication packages and assembly documentation (ODB++, IPC-2581, Gerber)
- Developing PCB layout standards, templates, component libraries, and design guidelines aligned with IPC requirements
- Planning and managing schedules and resource estimates for complex PCB designs
- Mentoring junior and mid-level designers through design reviews, technical guidance, and peer coaching
- Driving continuous improvement by evaluating emerging tools, processes, and materials
- Owning PCB layout projects with high autonomy, working directly with customers to clarify requirements and drive designs from kickoff through manufacturing release
Re:Build AppliedLogix provides product OEMs with leading-edge embedded systems design services and product commercialization expertise. The team specializes in custom analog and digital embedded electronics, FPGA design, embedded software, and mechanical design for packaging and manufacturing process development. The company operates an advanced, end-to-end manufacturing platform focused on revitalizing America's manufacturing base and creating meaningful jobs across the country.
Location: Rochester, NY, with flexibility for hybrid work and periodic onsite collaboration.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 7+ years of professional experience in high-complexity PCB layout design, including ownership of complex projects from concept through production
- Expert proficiency in Altium Designer
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-7351, IPC-2221, IPC-2222, IPC-A-600, IPC-6012)
- Advanced understanding of signal integrity principles (impedance control, electromagnetic field theory, crosstalk mitigation, differential/common-mode signal management)
- Strong knowledge of analog, digital, RF, and power circuit layout fundamentals
- Working knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes, capabilities, and limitations across multiple fabrication technologies
- Comfortable working in client-facing engineering environment with clear technical communication
- Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, and process-oriented approach to quality
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and mentor other PCB designers
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- CID+ certification
- Experience mentoring PCB layout designers and managing technical relationships with clients
- Experience with SI/PI analysis tools (HyperLynx, Keysight ADS, or similar)
- Hands-on experience designing flex and rigid-flex PCBs
- Scripting experience with Python, SKILL, or similar tools for design automation
- Experience using AI tools to improve productivity and design quality
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards (UL, CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH)
- Familiarity with additional EDA platforms (Cadence Allegro, Mentor PADS)
