Rebuildmanufacturing

PCB Layout Designer

Rochester, NY. Posted a month ago

The role

You will design complex multi-layer PCBs and manage the Altium component library. You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and signal/power integrity engineers on new product development.

What you will do

  • Design complex multi-layer PCBs (6+ layers) from schematic collection through manufacturing release.
  • Own and maintain the Altium component library.
  • Establish library best practices for accuracy, consistency, and IPC compliance.
  • Conduct design rule checks, signal integrity analysis, DFM reviews, and peer reviews.
  • Generate manufacturing documentation and support prototype builds, troubleshooting, and design iterations.
  • Partner with electrical, mechanical, and signal/power integrity engineers.
  • Guide engineers on component submissions and library usage.
  • Collaborate with client engineering teams as a technical representative.

Required qualifications

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
  • 5+ years of professional PCB layout experience, including high-complexity designs in Altium Designer.
  • Experience designing multi-layer PCBs (6+ layers) and complex circuit layouts.
  • Strong Altium library management experience, including component databases, symbols, footprints, and standards.
  • Knowledge of DFM/DFA, controlled impedance, high-speed signal routing, and EMI/EMC considerations.
  • Knowledge of relevant IPC standards, including IPC-7351, IPC-2221, IPC-2222, IPC-A-600, and IPC-6012.
  • Experience with component validation, technical QC reviews, and 3D MCAD/STEP integration.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines.

Nice to have

  • IPC CID or CID+ certification.
  • Component engineering or formal library administration experience.
  • Experience training or mentoring engineers.
  • Knowledge of component lifecycle management and obsolescence tracking.
  • Python or VBScript knowledge for library automation and quality checks.
  • Familiarity with additional EDA platforms such as Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, or Mentor PADS.
  • Familiarity with applicable regulatory and industry standards.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Retirement
  • Paid time off
  • Annual incentive compensation
  • Long-term incentives
  • Ownership in the company

About the company

Re:Build is an advanced, end-to-end manufacturing platform that partners with industrial companies and innovators. Re:Build AppliedLogix provides product OEMs with leading-edge embedded systems design services and product commercialization expertise.

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