PCB Designer

ob : PCB designer

Location(s) : Germantown MD

Position :Contract

MUST HAVES:

BSEE whose primary role has been hands-on PCB layout and design

7+ years of PCB layout and Design experience (main function and core experience is PCB design).

Advanced proficiency in Cadence Allegro PCB Designer/Editor.

Proven ability to independently complete complex board layouts.

Strong understanding of IPC standards and PCB fabrication/assembly processes.

Experience with multilayer stackup, controlled impedance routing, and high-density layouts.

Demonstrated experience working within structured release and configuration management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

IPC CID or CID+ certification.

Experience with:

o High-speed digital interfaces (DDR, PCIe, SERDES, etc.)

o RF layout and transmission line design

o BGA fan-out and fine-pitch components

o Power distribution networks and decoupling optimization

Key Responsibilities

Develop PCB layouts from released schematics, netlists, and engineering requirements

Perform component placement and routing for complex multilayer boards, including high-density and controlled impedance designs.

Execute high-speed digital, power, RF, and mixed-signal layouts

Design techniques for signal integrity, power integrity, EMI mitigation, grounding, and thermal

Generate complete fabrication and assembly documentation packages.

Interface with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors as needed to address technical questions.

Support DFM/DFT reviews and incorporate feedback efficiently.