PCB Layout Design Engineer

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a PCB Layout Design Engineer.

Job Description:

Job Title: PCB Layout Design Engineer

Job Type: Contract

Job Location: Milpitas, CA

Work Schedule: On-site

Pay Rate: $64 Based on experience.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical & PCB Layout Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of complex electrical systems and hardware products. The ideal candidate will have strong technical depth, hands on design experience, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while collaborating cross functionally with manufacturing, quality, firmware, and systems teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical and electronic systems, including schematics, PCB layout guidance, Flex PCBA layout, and component selection

• Own end to end hardware development, from concept and requirements definition through prototype, validation, and production release

• Perform circuit analysis, simulation, and debugging for analog, digital, and mixed signal designs

• Define and execute electrical validation and compliance testing (EMI/EMC, safety, reliability, environmental)

• Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure system level integration

• Support manufacturing bring up, yield improvement, and root cause analysis of field and production issues

• Review and approve engineering documentation, including schematics, BOMs, test plans, and design reviews

• Ensure designs comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements (UL, CE, FCC, SEMI, etc.)

• Interface with suppliers and external partners for component qualification and technical reviews

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field (Master’s preferred)

• 8 years of experience in electrical or electronics engineering

• Strong experience with analog, digital, and mixed signal circuit design

• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g., Allegro, OrCAD, Cadence)

• Hands on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers)

• Solid understanding of power electronics, signal integrity, grounding, and noise mitigation

• Experience supporting product development in a regulated or manufacturing environment

• Strong problem solving skills and ability to perform root cause analysis

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor equipment, industrial systems, or high reliability hardware

• Knowledge of wafer handling systems

• Familiarity with firmware/software interaction and hardware software integration

• Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for test (DFT)

• Prior experience leading projects or acting as a technical lead

Key Competencies

• Technical leadership and ownership

• Cross functional collaboration

• Attention to detail and documentation rigor

• Ability to work independently on complex problems

About Maxonic:

Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.

Interested in Applying?

Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Manish Rajput (manish.r@maxonic.com/(408) 684-6911) for more details.