CAD PCB Layout Engineer

CAD PCB Layout Engineer Ignite Human Capital Naperville, IL Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $85,000 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications CAD software Aerospace electronics Technical documentation Electrical technical documentation Mid-level Collaboration with product development teams Associate's degree in electrical engineering Printed circuit board (PCB) layout Altium Designer Grounding systems Collaboration with manufacturing teams Engineering product development Design for manufacturability (DFM) Assembly drawings Electrical Engineering Associate's degree 2 years Production documentation Cross-functional communication Engineering manufacturing support

Full 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 DeRgaHM0Vw