Pcb Designer

Job Title : PCB DesignerJob Description

This role involves assisting engineers in designing and developing complex and detailed layouts of printed circuit boards. The position requires providing creative technical solutions for working plans, detailed drawings, and completed electrical drawings of printed circuit board components and assemblies for a wide variety of complex products. You will work from preliminary schematics, notes, part lists, rough or detailed sketches, and basic descriptions of board functions and configurations as defined by engineering. The role includes establishing design standards and configurations, verifying completed design elements, checking dimensions, and determining materials and quantities. Assignments are typically outlined in terms of overall objectives and anticipated results, and work is reviewed at major milestones or upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. The role may also involve providing direction to less experienced PC board designers and support staff.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in developing practicable and innovative PC board design solutions for complex products and components.

Interact with engineering staff on PC board design concepts and progress.

Possibly oversee PC board design of a project or program.

Develop complex schematics, PC board layouts, and drawings using CAD specialty engineering design software such as PADS Power PCB and PADS Power Logic.

Validate conformity to design standards and specifications, identify design errors and deficiencies, and recommend changes.

Make engineering computations and develop designs using computer-aided design (CAD) software, adjusting drawings and specifications as needed.

Provide documentation including schematics and PC board layouts, and identify design issues.

Archive engineering data files per company configuration control procedures and coordinate with PCB vendors for manufacturing of PC boards and electronic assemblies.

Provide direction to less experienced PC board designers and support staff.

Stay current in CAD techniques, ANSI Y4.15 drawing principles, IPC Standards or equivalent, and appropriate specialty design software.

Observe all laws, regulations, and applicable obligations during business activities.

Work in a safe manner in line with established operating procedures and practices.

Perform additional functions and other duties as assigned or required.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in PCB layout and schematic capture.

Experience with Mentor Graphics PADS and Mentor Graphics software.

Typically requires an Associate's degree or a training certificate in basic electronics technology and CAD design software.

Four or more years of progressive experience designing PC boards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Knowledge of CAD specialty engineering design software such as PADS Power PCB and PADS Power Logic.

Familiarity with ANSI Y4.15 drawing principles and IPC Standards.

Work Environment

This position requires working with CAD software and maintaining documentation as per company configuration control procedures. It involves coordinating with PCB vendors for the manufacturing process and ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The work environment promotes staying updated with the latest CAD techniques and standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Poway, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $64.00 / 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 Poway,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.