What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Backplane Designer (PCB Backplane Design Engineer) position at Elma Electronic?
Elma Electronic Inc. is a global leader and industry innovator in advanced embedded computing solutions. Our products and integrated platforms are based on a set of modular building blocks such as, precision hardware components, rotary switches, and embedded computing boards.
As a global organization, we stay close to our customers and partners worldwide with sales, design and manufacturing facilities across three continents.
Your Solution Partner.
We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Backplane Designer to join our team of professionals in our Fremont, CA location. As a High Speed PCB Backplane Design Engineer, you will: Design low to medium complexity backplanes based on customer specifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with customers, electrical engineers, and designers to define optimal product specifications. Modify PCB layouts and ensure signal integrity in high-speed designs. Support test technicians for RMA-related issues as needed.
What You'll Do
- Develop PCB designs and layout based on customer input and industry standards (VITA, PICMG).
- Design custom high-speed backplanes (VME/64X, VXS, VPX, cPCI, ATCA) with DFM principles.
- Prepare backplane schematics and layouts, check plots, and Gerber files while ensuring compliance with Elma’s ISO processes.
- Interface with customers, PCB fabrication shops, and manufacturing/testing personnel.
- Participate in design reviews and troubleshoot engineering challenges.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong understanding of electronics and signal integrity principles.
- Proficiency in P-CAD and Altium Designer for PCB design or embedded systems.
- Extensive experience in backplane/PCB and circuit design.
- Familiarity with VITA and PICMG standards.
- Ability to review emerging technologies and educate internal teams.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently & collaboratively.
- BSEE degree with 7 years of experience in backplane design.
Why Join Elma?
Work in a cutting-edge environment designing high-performance backplanes for mission critical systems. Collaborate with a team of experts in PCB and electronic design. Be part of a company that values innovation, precision, and quality.
Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now!
Target Compensation: $125,00 to $140,000
Elma offers a competitive salary based on experience along with a comprehensive benefits package. We take pride in our diverse and inclusive workplace. Elma Electronic Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
