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Manager – PCB Design

Manager – PCB Design

CompanyVAST
LocationLong Beach, CA, USA
Salary$135000 – $170000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field
  • 8 years of PCB design experience
  • 2 years in a leadership role
  • Extensive experience with Altium Designer CAD tool and PCB library management.
  • Proven track record of designing high-speed, impedance-controlled stack-ups and multi-layer board layouts.
  • In-depth knowledge of fine pitch BGA routing, including blind and buried vias, multi-rail power delivery, and high-speed signal integrity constraints.
  • Experience in managing design constraints, including trace length matching and spacing rules.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the PCB Design Team, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of PCB designs that meet project requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with engineers and cross-functional teams to translate system requirements into PCB designs.
  • Oversee the design and layout of custom printed circuit boards, adhering to IPC design standards and guidelines.
  • Manage relationships with vendors, ensuring PCB stack-up and routing meet design for manufacturing (DFM) guidelines.
  • Ensure the team’s designs meet all necessary design requirements, including high-speed, impedance-controlled stack-up, and multi-layer board layout standards.
  • Lead the generation of necessary artworks and drawings for fabrication and assembly.
  • Develop, refine, and implement team processes for PCB design, part creation, and library/database management.
  • Maintain and oversee design workflows within Altium Vault, ensuring best practices are followed.
  • Mentor and train team members in PCB layout best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Identify and implement opportunities for automation within the PCB design process, including script development.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Extensive experience with PCB library management, component generation, high-speed digital and mixed signal board layout, floor planning.
  • Strong knowledge of IPC 2221A, IPC 6012 Class 3, and IPC 7351 standards.
  • Experience with various board types, including high-density digital designs with 14 layers or more, power electronics, flex circuits, and RF circuits.
  • Deep understanding of PCB fabrication processes, limitations, design rules, and industry best practices.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.