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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 Design and develop complex, multi-layer PCB layouts (mixed signal, power, and high-speed designs) Translate schematics into optimized layouts with strong consideration for signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and thermal performance Own PCB layout specialization, driving best practices and consistency across designs Prepare and release complete manufacturing packages, including Gerber/ODB++ outputs and documentation Define PCB stack-ups, materials, and fabrication requirements in collaboration with Electrical Engineering and vendors Apply strong DFM/DFA principles to ensure efficient fabrication and assembly Manage and maintain PCB libraries and component symbols/footprints (Altium) Collaborate cross-functionally with Mechanical Engineering (ME) on enclosure, fit, and thermal constraints Support prototype builds, debug, and root cause analysis for PCB-related issues Work with external fabricators and CM partners to resolve design and production challenges Offload and support Electrical Engineering by owning layout execution and release quality Contribute to continuous improvement of PCB standards, tools, and processes Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field 8+ years of experience in PCB design and layout Advanced experience with Altium Designer (or similar PCB CAD tools) Strong expertise in: Multi-layer PCB design (6+ layers) Signal integrity and high-speed layout PCB stack-ups, materials, and fabrication processes Experience creating full design release packages (Gerber/ODB++, fab and assembly drawings) Deep understanding of DFM/DFA principles Strong cross-functional communication skills Preferred Experience Semiconductor equipment, industrial automation, or aerospace systems EMI/EMC design and mitigation HDI or rigid-flex PCB design Experience working with CM/EMS partners Familiarity with PLM (Arena) and ERP (SYSPRO) systems