PCB Design Engineer

Note: Looking for USC / GC

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced PCB Design Engineer to support the development, qualification, and test engineering of electromechanical medical device components. This role involves hands-on PCB design, board bring-up, supplier collaboration, design transfer, and manufacturing test readiness in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

PCB Design & Hardware Development

• Design and develop PCBAs for electromechanical components including switch assemblies and cable assemblies.
• Perform schematic design, BOM creation, and updates for PCBAs.
• Support board bring-up, debugging, and board revisions.
• Conduct design reviews, DFMEA, DFM, and implement design improvements.
• Develop low-level embedded drivers for on-board peripherals and motor control.

Supplier Collaboration & Qualification

• Work closely with suppliers to meet cost, quality, and performance targets.
• Lead and monitor component qualification activities with suppliers.
• Communicate design requirements and process capability expectations effectively.
• Act as a technical liaison between suppliers and internal design teams.

Manufacturing & Process Engineering

• Apply Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and establish calibration requirements.
• Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE), process stability, control, and capability studies.
• Support process characterization, manufacturing readiness, and equipment development.
• Lead design transfer from development to manufacturing.

Testing & Validation (Test Engineering Scope)

• Write and execute module-level test plans.
• Develop engineering studies for board-level and device-level testing.
• Create test specifications for ICT (In-Circuit Test) and FCT (Functional Circuit Test).
• Review and approve hardware and fixture designs for functional testers.
• Support ICT/FCT qualification and deployment at manufacturing plants.
• Troubleshoot test issues and resolve technical roadblocks during deployment.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience in PCB design and board bring-up.
• Hands-on knowledge of DFMEA, DFM, DOE, MSA, and process capability methods.
• Experience working with ICT/FCT test development and qualification.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and low-level driver development.
• Strong supplier management and cross-functional communication skills.
• Experience in regulated industries (medical devices preferred).

Nice to Have

• Experience with motor control systems
• Prior exposure to Johnson & Johnson or medical device standards
• International supplier collaboration experience