What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCB Layout Designer position at Quest Global?
The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills
What You will Do:
A PCB Design Engineer who is responsible for transforming electronic circuit concepts into functional, manufacturable physical circuit boards. They handle schematic capture, component placement, and layout routing while ensuring strict adherence to electrical, thermal, and mechanical constraints.
Key Responsibilities
- Schematic & Layout Design: Translate hardware requirements into schematics and develop high-density, multi-layer PCB layouts using ECAD tools.
- Signal Integrity & Thermal Management: Manage high-speed routing techniques (e.g., impedance control, length matching), EMI/EMC mitigation, and heat dissipation.
- Manufacturing Deliverables: Generate Gerber/ODB files, drill charts, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
- DFM & DFA Reviews: Optimize designs for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) to ensure cost-effective production.
- Prototyping & Collaboration: Support hardware debugging, testing, and coordinate with mechanical and firmware teams for optimal enclosure fitment.
What You Will Bring:
- EDA Tools: Proficiency in software Cadence Allegro (constraint manager and thorough tool knowledge). Knowledge of Valor is desirable
- Design Knowledge: Strong grasp of multi-layer stack-ups, mixed-signal routing, and IPC standards.
- Analysis: Familiarity with Signal Integrity/Power Integrity (SI/PI) analysis and SPICE simulation.
- Hardware Skills: Hands-on experience with SMD soldering, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Pay Range: $65.00- $70.00/hr.
Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.
Work Requirements:
This role is considered an on-site position located in Houston, Texas
- You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
- Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Travel requirements: Due to the nature of the work, 0% of travel is required.
Salary : $65 - $70