PCB Design Engineer

PCB Design Engineer

TAE Technologies is seeking a skilled PCB Designer to support the development of custom electronic boards and devices. This role is responsible for PCB design, documentation, prototype bring-up, and validation of completed hardware. The ideal candidate combines strong layout and schematic skills with hands-on lab experience and a solid understanding of manufacturable electronic design.

About the Role

• Design custom printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies.
• Create and maintain schematic symbols, PCB footprints, board layouts, and routing in Altium Designer.
• Perform component placement and multilayer PCB layout for boards ranging from 2 to 6 layers.
• Prepare complete manufacturing documentation packages, including schematics, assembly drawings, bills of materials, Gerber files, and output packages.
• Support circuit design activities for analog and digital electronics, including amplifiers, integrators, dividers, switches, drivers, power supply circuits etc.
• Simulate electrical circuits using at least one industry-standard tool such as LTspice, Micro-Cap, or Simulink.
• Build, inspect, and troubleshoot prototype boards and test units as needed.
• Verify and validate designed PCBs and electronic devices using lab equipment.
• Work with common and specialized electronic components and review supplier datasheets to ensure proper component selection and use.
• Perform soldering and rework of SMD components when required.

About You

• 4+ years of experience in PCB design and electronic hardware development.
• Strong proficiency with Altium Designer, including schematic capture, PCB layout, Draftsman, OutputJob, and manufacturing package generation.
• Practical knowledge of analog and digital circuit design principles.
• Experience with multilayer PCB design, component libraries, and design documentation for manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators, and power supplies.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply component manufacturer datasheets.
• Strong ability to identify, solder, and rework surface-mount components.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting prototype and board assembly, hardware debug.
• Familiarity with design practices that improve manufacturability, testability, and reliability.
• Experience working in a fast-paced product development environment.

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Clear communication and effective collaboration with engineering and production teams.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements depending on the position offered (non-Sr., Sr., Lead or Manager). The compensation range for this role is: $115,000 - $145,000