The Senior PCB Layout Designer will collaborate with electrical engineers and clients to produce detailed PCB layouts and supporting production documentation. The role involves managing libraries, leading layout reviews, and ensuring high-speed design best practices are implemented.
Description Nottingham Spirk has an immediate opening for an experienced PCB Layout Designer. This is a remote position. The candidate must live within a4-hour drive of Cleveland, Ohio.
About Us Nottingham Spirk is a Cleveland, Ohio-based design services consultancy. Founded in 1972, Nottingham Spirk (NS) helps corporate innovators grow their businesses by partnering with them from design to delivery, to crate remarkable product innovations, medical devices, consumer products, packaging, and more. We help our client-partners disrupt their industries, improve the lives of consumers, and change the world. With 1,500 issued patents and counting – and a 95% commercialization rate – the things we create make it to market.
Job Summary The Senior PCB Layout Designer (PCB / CAD Designer) will play a critical role in the execution of PCB layout. The role will primarily entail close collaboration with clients, electrical engineers, and other NS team members to produce detailed layouts of printed circuit boards and supporting documentation for production using CAD (Altium, PADS, Xpedition, etc.) software.
Leads PCB layout reviews (including high speed feedback, e.g. crosstalk analysis and best practice strategies)
Works with cross-functional product development teams in supporting product development
Maintains PADS libraries
Quotes PCB layout projects based on customer requirements and engineering design team direction
Keeps up to date on latest high speed design techniques including PCB material selection, layer construction, manufacturing guidelines, and implementing into design as applicable
Selects and qualifies electronic components through collaboration with the engineering team
Creates engineering documentation that allows the manufacturing of PCBAs including schematics, bills of materials, assembly drawings
Works in a multi-disciplinary team, consisting of electrical hardware and mechanical engineers
Participates in periodic departmental and program meetings to ensure continuity and cohesion amongst the team
Demonstrates the ability to respect and support colleagues at all levels. Consistently contributes to a positive work environment for all associates. Mentors junior associates, as appropriate
Requirements Mandatory
A minimum of 10+ years of relevant career experience including PCB layout design experience with various types of high-speed, multi-layered boards
Advanced proficiency in AD-related software (Altium, PADS, Xpedition, and others if possible)
The ability and desire to “flex” between military, medical, consumer, and industrial product types
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status
Desired
Consultancy experience with at least one prior employer
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team environment
Travel Limited travel
Schedule
100% Remote Role – The candidate must live within a 4-hour drive to Cleveland. Initial training will be onsite in Cleveland, but then 100% remote using NS supplied equipment. Candidate must be able to drive to Cleveland when needed (i.e., design reviews, planning, corporate meetings, equipment issues)
Specific schedule will be worked out with the Director of PCB Development.
Benefits Total compensation salary range: $84,500 - $136,500. This range includes base salary, bonus potential, and benefits. The actual salary offered depends on numerous factors including but not limited to local labor costs, the position’s qualifications in relation to candidate’s job-related knowledge, relevant employment experience, education, certifications, and skills. We also offer:
Nottingham Spirk does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
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