PCB Designer

Job Title: PCB Designer

Job Description

The PCB Designer will join the System Controls Engineering team to design and develop high-quality, complex multi-layer printed circuit boards for commercial HVAC equipment and building automation systems. Using Altium Designer and related tools, this role focuses on implementing high-speed digital, analog, RF, and high-power circuits for embedded controllers, I/O modules, touch screen displays, intelligent devices, and wireless sensors. The position plays a key role in advancing innovative, energy-efficient technologies that support a more sustainable world.

Responsibilities

• Convert electrical schematics into detailed PCB layouts using Altium Designer for complex, multi-layer circuit boards.
• Collaborate closely with Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to ensure PCB designs meet functional, mechanical, thermal, and manufacturability requirements.
• Create and maintain engineering Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, specifications, and Creo 3D component models to support product development and production.
• Maintain and update the PCB component library, including schematic symbols and PCB footprints, to ensure accuracy and consistency across designs.
• Interpret datasheets and electrical schematics to generate netlists and define proper constraints within PCB layout designs.
• Support PCB assembly manufacturing reviews by providing design input and resolving layout-related issues to improve quality and manufacturability.
• Participate in cost-saving initiatives and productivity improvement activities related to PCB design and component selection.
• Contribute to new technology and innovation efforts, exploring improved design methods, components, and layout strategies.
• Apply knowledge of high-speed differential circuits, memory interfaces, power circuits, impedance control, RF, heat dissipation, and EMI optimization in PCB designs.
• Use PLM tools to release engineering designs and bills of materials in accordance with internal processes and standards.
• Collaborate in an open, consensus-oriented team environment and communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Assess design-related problems, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions within project timelines.

Essential Skills

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience with PCB design.
• 3 years of experience in PCB design using Altium Designer, Creo, or equivalent PCB design tools.
• Proficiency in PCB layout for complex, multi-layer boards including high-speed digital, analog, RF, and high-power circuits.
• Experience managing printed circuit board designs from schematic interpretation through layout and release.
• Ability to interpret datasheets and electrical schematics to generate netlists and define layout constraints.
• Experience creating and maintaining engineering Bills of Materials, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience creating schematic symbols and PCB footprints for component libraries.
• Familiarity with high-speed differential circuits, memory interfaces, power distribution, impedance control, RF considerations, heat dissipation, and EMI optimization.
• Proficiency with PC-based Windows programs, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong problem assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an open, consensus-oriented team environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Windchill PLM or similar product lifecycle management systems for releasing engineering designs and BOMs.
• Knowledge of IPC, UL, and other relevant electronic design and safety standards.
• Experience with Altium Vault, Concord Pro, or similar library management systems for component and library control.
• Experience creating component models using Creo 3D for mechanical integration and documentation.
• Experience participating in PCB assembly manufacturing reviews and addressing design-for-manufacturability considerations.
• Exposure to cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Interest in and contribution to new technology and innovation activities within product development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $43.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $34 - $43