What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCB Design Layout Engineer position at HCLTech?
HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated PCB Design Layout Engineer to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.
Job Title: PCB Design Layout Engineer
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Menlo Park, CA
Qualifications & Experience
Key Responsibility :
- 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
Skills Requirement :
- Advanced Proficiency In Allegro PCB For PCB Layout And Design.
- Strong Knowledge Of Cad Software For 2D And 3D Design Applications.
- 10 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.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range Minimum: $78,000 per year
Pay Range Maximum: $148,000 per year
HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.
A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year
How You’ll Grow
At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.
Salary : $78,000 - $148,000