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PCB Layout Designer

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Quest Global

Houston, TX (In Person)

$140,400 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 2 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/4/2026

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Job Description

Job Requirements Who We Are:
Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries. We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we're eager to hear from you. The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills What You will
Do:
A PCB Design Engineer who is responsible for transforming electronic circuit concepts into functional, manufacturable physical circuit boards. They handle schematic capture, component placement, and layout routing while ensuring strict adherence to electrical, thermal, and mechanical constraints.
Key Responsibilities Schematic & Layout Design:
Translate hardware requirements into schematics and develop high-density, multi-layer PCB layouts using ECAD tools.
Signal Integrity & Thermal Management:
Manage high-speed routing techniques (e.g., impedance control, length matching), EMI/EMC mitigation, and heat dissipation.
Manufacturing Deliverables:
Generate Gerber/ODB++ files, drill charts, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
DFM & DFA
Reviews:
Optimize designs for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) to ensure cost-effective production.
Prototyping & Collaboration:
Support hardware debugging, testing, and coordinate with mechanical and firmware teams for optimal enclosure fitment.
What You Will Bring:
EDA Tools:
Proficiency in software Cadence Allegro (constraint manager and thorough tool knowledge). Knowledge of Valor is desirable
Design Knowledge:
Strong grasp of multi-layer stack-ups, mixed-signal routing, and IPC standards.
Analysis:
Familiarity with Signal Integrity/Power Integrity (SI/PI) analysis and SPICE simulation.
Hardware Skills:
Hands-on experience with SMD soldering, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Pay Range:
$65.00- $70.00/hr. Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.
Work Requirements:
This role is considered an on-site position located in Houston, Texas You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours. Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Travel requirements:
Due to the nature of the work, 0% of travel is required.