PCB Design Engineer Sr
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PCB Design Engineer SrAbout Digital Dynamics Inc.Digital Dynamics Inc. (DDI) is a 100% employee-owned company delivering advanced control systems for industrial automation and mission-critical environments. We partner with leading semiconductor and technology companies to design and build high-performance, reliable solutions. At DDI, every employee is an owner. Our ESOP structure fosters accountability, collaboration, and long-term thinking.Position OverviewWe are seeking a Senior PCB Design Engineer to lead the design and layout of complex printed circuit boards supporting high-performance control systems. This role is critical in strengthening DDI’s PCB layout capability, ensuring high-quality design releases, and enabling scalable, manufacturable solutions. You will partner closely with Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, and Manufacturing teams to deliver robust designs from concept through production.Key Responsibilities* Design and develop complex, multi-layer PCB layouts (mixed signal, power, and high-speed designs)* Translate schematics into optimized layouts with strong consideration for signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and thermal performance* Own PCB layout specialization, driving best practices and consistency across designs* Prepare and release complete manufacturing packages, including Gerber/ODB++ outputs and documentation* Define PCB stack-ups, materials, and fabrication requirements in collaboration with Electrical Engineering and vendors* Apply strong DFM/DFA principles to ensure efficient fabrication and assembly* Manage and maintain PCB libraries and component symbols/footprints (Altium)* Collaborate cross-functionally with Mechanical Engineering (ME) on enclosure, fit, and thermal constraints* Support prototype builds, debug, and root cause analysis for PCB-related issues* Work with external fabricators and CM partners to resolve design and production challenges* Offload and support Electrical Engineering by owning layout execution and release quality* Contribute to continuous improvement of PCB standards, tools, and processes
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field* 8+ years of experience in PCB design and layout* Advanced experience with Altium Designer (or similar PCB CAD tools)* Strong expertise in: + Multi-layer PCB design (6+ layers) + Signal integrity and high-speed layout + PCB stack-ups, materials, and fabrication processes* Experience creating full design release packages (Gerber/ODB++, fab and assembly drawings)* Deep understanding of DFM/DFA principles* Strong cross-functional communication skillsPreferred Experience* Semiconductor equipment, industrial automation, or aerospace systems* EMI/EMC design and mitigation* HDI or rigid-flex PCB design* Experience working with CM/EMS partners* Familiarity with PLM (Arena) and ERP (SYSPRO) systems