Pcb Designer

PCB Designer

As a PCB Designer, you will be responsible for delivering precise PCB layouts and supporting documentation to manufacturing in alignment with both customer and internal requirements. Your role will involve designing for electrical functionality and participating in the creation of library symbols and footprints using IPC standards. You will work as a highly competent ECAD designer, handling intermediate to advanced work assignments independently, and collaborating with other disciplines. You will design and develop PCB layouts while adhering to electrical, mechanical, EMC, manufacturing, and cost requirements, and support PCB layout design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PCB layouts and supporting documentation in accordance with customer and internal requirements.
• Design for electrical functionality and adhere to electrical, mechanical, EMC, manufacturing, and cost requirements.
• Participate in library symbol/footprint creation using IPC standards.
• Perform work assignments as a highly competent ECAD designer, independently handling design and release efforts.
• Support PCB layout design reviews, including electrical, EMC, and manufacturing aspects.

Essential Skills

• 5 or more years of experience in ECAD electrical design.
• Experience with schematic capture and circuit board layout using OrCad CIS and Cadence PCB Layout Pro workflow.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interactions with various levels within the organization and external agents.
• Highly computer literate with expertise in Cadence/Orcad PCB Layout Pro and MS Office.
• Familiarity with best commercial practices (including IPC class II & III) for circuit board design and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of generating and maintaining parts libraries for both schematic capture and board layout.
• Experience designing circuit boards with high-voltage, high-current, and spacing requirements.
• Understanding of industry and IPC standards for PCB Design & Library structure.
• Ability to understand component data sheets and electrical/mechanical engineering design practices.
• Good communication skills and excellent organization and coordination skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with wiring schematics.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering design practices.

Work Environment

Join a fast-growing aerospace company that collaborates with large space and defense primes and is at the forefront of technology. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the business and grow within the company. The company transitioned to a 5-day onsite schedule, working 8-hour days in their new state-of-the-art engineering center in Parsippany. This environment offers a compressed work week and work schedule options for better work/life balance. The company hired over 100 people in 2021 alone!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 2026.