Printed Circuit Board Designer

PCB Designer / Contract, 2 years / Onsight in Fremont, CA / W2 only / $50-65 / hr. W2 Summary : We are looking for a PCB Designer with strong skills in Allegro and OrCAD software. The ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities : Design and produce engineering documents in OrCAD and Allegro (Schematics & PCB layout) Route mixed signal circuit board design, including a variety of RF blocks or systems (up to 12GHz) Review BOM and check for parts availability. Work primarily in small teams with guidance from engineering. Create new parts as necessary and maintain components library. Attention to detail and accuracy is a MUST. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills : Minimum of 5+ years of industry experience performing schematics capture and / or PCB design. Experience with one or more of the following ECAD software tools : Cadence Allegro and / or OrCAD. Experience in high circuit density and complex multi-layer (6 or more layers) circuit boards using blind and / or buried vias. Ability to understand concepts and extract key requirements in RF applications Expert with design for manufacturability standards as related to PCB fabrication and assembly for low cost and high yield. Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and find solutions to meet deadlines. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Preferred Skills : Associate or BS degree in an Engineering discipline. Experience with Digital and Analog design layout techniques. Experience with impedance control, RF shielding, and transmission line theory. Clear understanding of PCB fabrication process, testing and assembly standards. Experience with routing DDR4. Knowledge of Valor report. Pay for this position is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. As a contractor you may also be eligible for health benefits such as health, dental, and vision as well as access to a 401K plan. Applicants should apply via The Mice Groups Inc. website (www.micegroups.com) or through this careers site posting. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at The Mice Groups Inc. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. The Mice Groups Inc. values your privacy. Please consult our Candidate Privacy Notice, for information about how we collect, use, and disclose personal information of our candidates. Privacy Policy One of the basic principles The Mice Groups follows in designing and operating this website is that we ask for only the information we need to provide the service you’ve requested. The Mice Groups does not currently collect personal identifying information via its website except (i) to the extent that you provide this information in an online job application and (ii) to the extent that your web browser provides personal identifying information. The Mice Groups will use your personally identifying information solely for the purpose for which you submitted the information. The Mice Groups may, however, aggregate certain elements of your personal identifying information with the information of other users of our website to analyze the usefulness and popularity of various web pages on its website. The Mice Groups reserves the right to change this policy at any time by posting a new privacy policy at this location. Questions regarding this statement should be directed to info@micegroups.com