Design the Future. Solve Complex Challenges. Build Technology That Matters.
Are you an accomplished PCB Layout Designer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and bringing innovative products from concept to reality? Optimum Design Associates (Optimum), an Emerald Technologies company, is seeking a Sr. PCB Layout Designer to join our team and play a key role in developing advanced technology solutions for a diverse range of industries and customers.
This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of hardware innovation while collaborating with talented multidisciplinary teams in a culture that values technical excellence, customer service, and craftsmanship.
Why Join Us?
Work with Cutting-Edge Technology
Our designer tackle challenging projects involving the latest technologies, advanced electronics, embedded systems, and custom hardware solutions. This role exists within the central hub of product development and as such, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with other engineering disciplines that help bring cutting edge technologies to market.
Diverse Customers and Meaningful Projects
No two projects are the same. Our team partners with customers across multiple industries, delivering solutions for a wide variety of applications and environments. This diversity creates a stimulating engineering environment where you'll continuously learn, solve new problems, and expand your expertise.
A Culture Built on Quality and Professionalism
We take pride in our reputation for exceptional service and superior workmanship. Our culture is rooted in accountability, collaboration, technical integrity, and a commitment to delivering outstanding results for our customers. You'll work alongside professionals who care deeply about engineering excellence and support one another's success.
Responsibilities:
- Design printed circuit boards that meet or exceed our customers’ mechanical, electrical and manufacturing requirements.
- Meet or exceed customer’s on-time delivery requirements by effectively planning needed resources and proactively communicating in-process progress to our customer.
- Apply independence and creativity to win and drive complex and/or schedule intensive projects.
- Daily web-based collaboration with various customer and design team members.
- Identify and resolve project issues as they arise.
- Daily report hours, project activities, and review of quality objectives through proprietary online project management tracker.
- Help grow existing business by effectively being customer advocate
Qualifications:
- BS degree in Electrical Engineering preferred or a minimum of 12 years of Design Layout experience.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Effective organization, planning, and prioritization skills.
- Full understanding of PCB Layout techniques and processes within the context of meeting mechanical, electrical (RF and Mixed Signal), and manufacturing requirements.
- Expert user of one or more of the following tools: Siemens Xpedition, Cadence Allegro, and Altium
- Good knowledge of relevant IPC standards.
- Passionate about design, quality, and continuous learning.
Where You’ll Work
This is a remote/work from home position. As such, Optimum cannot control your workspace, but we will provide the necessary tools and equipment that promotes an efficient and healthy working environment. Some travel may be required.
Benefits:
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401K and company matching with no vesting period
- PTO for rest and relaxation
- Gym reimbursement (through Anthem)
- Employee Assistance Program
- A safe and inclusive work environment with team and management support
- Employee training and development
- Community service and philanthropic initiatives
- Employee appreciation and events
- Career advancement opportunities
- Employee Referral program
- Employee discounts
Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
About Emerald Technologies-Optimum
Emerald Technologies is an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers, focusing on high-reliability electronic assemblies. With design and manufacturing facilities in California, Michigan, New Hampshire, Oregon as well as in China and Malaysia. Emerald Technologies specializes in high mix, low- to medium-volume manufacturing for high-reliability markets in the Aerospace/Defense, Life Sciences, Renewable Energy, Industrial Controls, Power & Infrastructure, Semiconductor and Telecommunications sectors. However, our rapid turnaround times, responsive customer service, and collaborative problem-solving approach distinguishes us from the competition.
At Emerald Technologies, we are committed to fully understanding and meeting the needs of our customers through quality excellence, advanced engineering, and a solid commitment to customer relationships.
This position requires access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Emerald Technologies, is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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