Principal, ECAD Layout Design Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take charge of ECAD design execution for the designated scope, ensuring effective planning, coordination, and delivery in line with program schedules and engineering specifications.

• Engage in hands-on ECAD design and layout for intricate printed circuit card assemblies, including multilayer rigid, flex, and HDI designs.

• Assist with schematic capture and layout implementation while addressing high-speed, high-voltage, and high-current constraints.

• Relay design status, technical risks, and schedule implications to engineering stakeholders and program teams.

• Participate in collaborative design reviews with Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Configuration Management teams.

• Create and maintain ECAD documentation packages for fabrication, assembly, and design processes.

• Oversee ECAD data within PLM systems and ensure adherence to configuration management protocols.

• Implement DFM, DFA, and DFT principles throughout the layout process.

• Diagnose complex electrical, mechanical, and manufacturability challenges with cross-functional teams.

• Offer technical support and informal mentorship to junior designers.

• Advocate for ECAD standards, library utilization, and best practices across various programs.

• Enhance ECAD processes, systems, and design practices to improve performance, quality, and efficiency.

• Coordinate ECAD activities for smaller projects or specific work scopes.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with at least 5 years of experience.

• Proficiency in PCB layout utilizing ECAD tools; Siemens Xpedition is preferred, while Cadence Allegro, Altium, or similar tools are acceptable.

• Experience in designing multilayer PCB layouts and supporting complex electrical designs.

• Ability to manage electrical and physical constraints within PCB design tools.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are permitted to access information under this program/contract.

• Familiarity with Siemens Xpedition VX or 2504 versions for advanced PCB layout design is preferred.

• Experience with high-layer-count PCBs and high-speed digital interfaces is preferred.

• Knowledge of HDI, microvias, stacked microvias, flex circuits, and backplanes is preferred.

• Understanding of DDR4/DDR5 and considerations for high-speed design is preferred.

• Familiarity with signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) principles is preferred.

• Experience in implementing DFM/DFA/DFT in PCB design is preferred.

• Familiarity with ECAD–MCAD data exchange processes is preferred.

• Experience working with PLM and configuration management systems is preferred.

• IPC CID/CID+ or PCEA certification is preferred.

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries is preferred.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional engineering teams is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection.

• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning support.

• Adoption Assistance.

• Autism Benefit.

• Employee Assistance Plan, providing up to 10 free counseling sessions.

• Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.

• Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits.

• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.

• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available; payments are not guaranteed.

• Primarily remote work from home.

• Potential travel to the site location as needed.