SR PCB Designer

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: