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PCB Layout Engineer

Pyramid Consulting, Inc.Fremont, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 20 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This on-site PCB Layout Engineer role offers a competitive hourly rate of $55-$60 and the chance to work on cutting-edge data center server boards, providing significant growth and skill development opportunities. If you're a mid-senior level engineer with expertise in high-speed digital layout and a collaborative spirit, you'll thrive in this position. Apply now to contribute to innovative projects and advance your career!

Quick Overview

Salary
$55 - $60/hr
Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Immediate need for a talented PCB Layout Engineer . This is a 06-12+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Fremont CA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID: 26-22159

Pay Range: $55 - $60/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own end-to-end PCB layout for complex, high-density designs used in data center server boards
  • Perform high-speed digital layout for interfaces like HBM,DDR4/5, PCIe Gen 5/6, USB 3.2 or higher, with attention to controlled impedance, length matching, and crosstalk mitigation
  • Develop and enforce layout design rules for High-speed digital, analog, mixed-signal, and power domains within tightly constrained wearable form factors
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers to review schematics and provide layout-driven feedback on component placement, power distribution network design, and signal routing strategies
  • Partner with mechanical engineers to resolve physical constraints including board outline, connector placement, thermal management, and stack-up definition
  • Drive design-for-manufacturability reviews with contract manufacturers and PCB fabricators to ensure layouts meet yield and reliability targets
  • Maintain and improve PCB design standards, layer stack-up libraries, and footprint libraries to support scalable development across multiple hardware programs
  • Support by providing layout documentation, net tracing support, and design revision analysis for prototype and production boards

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

  • Top Skills: Allegro PCB and CAD Software
  • Advanced Proficiency In Allegro Pcb For Pcb Layout And Design.
  • Strong Knowledge Of Cad Software For 2D And 3D Design Applications.
  • 10-14 years of CAD experience, Cadence Allegro Layout tool 23.1 and above experience is mandatory
  • Hands on experience in HDI micro via( Blind/Buried) technology
  • Intel or high complex SoC/Microprocessor/FPGA based PCB design experience preferred
    high complex SoC/Microprocessor/FPGA based PCB design experience preferred
  • Ability to deliver PCB CAD layout of High Density, High Speed memory designs (DDR5/LPDDR5), PCIe Gen 5 or Gen 6, Power Delivery, Mixed Analog/Digital
  • Deep knowledge of CES (Constraint Editor) and high -speed constraint driven designs, DFA/DFM/DFT knowledge to adhere to Quality PCB fabrication and assembly assurance
  • Strong Communication And Presentation Abilities To Effectively Convey Design Concepts.

Our client is a leading IT Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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Skills

FPGA
CAD
PCB Design

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