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CAD PCB Layout Engineer (24761)

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60563, Naperville, IL, USA
75K-85K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
60563, Naperville, IL, USA
75K-85K Annually
Mid level
Design complex multi-layer (rigid, rigid-flex, HDI) PCBs for high-reliability aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical products. Lead component placement, high-speed and RF routing, stack-up definition, and SI/PI, EMI/EMC, thermal, and grounding strategies. Produce fabrication/assembly documentation, run DFM/DFT reviews, support CAD environments, and mentor team members.
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Position Overview

We are seeking a PCB Layout Engineer to support the development of mission-critical electronics for aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical applications. This role combines hands-on PCB design, including support across multiple CAD platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop complex, multi-layer PCB layouts (rigid, rigid-flex, HDI)
  • Lead component placement, routing, and stack-up definition for mixed-signal and RF designs
  • Perform high-speed and RF routing, including controlled impedance and differential pairs
  • Apply best practices for:
    • Signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI)
    • EMI/EMC mitigation and shielding
    • Thermal and grounding strategies
  • Generate fabrication and assembly documentation (Gerber/ODB++, drawings)
  • Conduct DFM/DFA/DFT reviews with manufacturers
  • Collaborate with EE, ME, and manufacturing teams

Leadership & Mentorship

  • Provide technical guidance and design reviews
  • Support CAD environments and workflows across multiple tools
  • Help define and maintain PCB libraries, standards, and best practices
Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Associates degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 2-5+ years of PCB layout experience in high-reliability industries
  • Strong proficiency in Altium Designer
  • Working knowledge of at least one additional PCB CAD tool, such as:
    • Cadence Allegro / OrCAD
    • Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics)
  • Proven experience with:
    • Mixed-signal and RF PCB design
    • High-speed interfaces (DDR, PCIe, SERDES, etc.)
    • Multi-layer stack-ups (8+ layers)
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Controlled impedance routing
    • SI/PI fundamentals
    • EMI/EMC design practice

Preferred Skills

  • Experience mentoring or supporting:
    • Cadence Allegro or
    • Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics)
  • RF design in GHz frequency ranges
  • Rigid-flex and HDI technologies

Due to ITAR and / or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen.


Benefits Offered: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP). Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off. NEOTech also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match.

NEOTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

NEOTech has a long-standing commitment to maintaining a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment.  We also want all employees to perform their duties safely and efficiently, in a manner that protects their interests and those of their co-workers. We recognize that alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of NEOTech employees and to the security of the Company’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, NEOTech is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.  Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test which include screening for illegal drugs and marijuana.



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