Senior ECAD Layout Design Engineer (Remote)
Iowa State University Research Park · Collins, IA · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
What You Will Do
- Own ECAD design execution for assigned scope, including planning, coordination, and delivery aligned to program schedules and engineering requirements
- Perform hands-on ECAD design and layout for complex printed circuit card assemblies including multilayer rigid, flex, and high-density interconnect (HDI) designs
- Support schematic capture and layout implementation while managing electrical and physical constraints (high-speed, high-voltage, high-current)
- Communicate design status, technical risks, and schedule impacts with engineering stakeholders and program teams
- Participate in and contribute to cross-functional design reviews with Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Configuration Management
- Develop and maintain complete ECAD documentation packages (fabrication, assembly, and design documentation)
- Manage ECAD data within PLM systems and ensure compliance with configuration management requirements
- Incorporate DFM (Design for Manufacturability), DFA (Design for Assembly), and DFT (Design for Test) principles throughout the layout process
- Troubleshoot complex design issues and resolve electrical, mechanical, and manufacturability challenges in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Provide technical guidance and informal mentorship to junior designers and support knowledge sharing across the ECAD team
- Support adherence to ECAD standards, library usage, and best practices across programs
- Coordinate ECAD activities for small projects or defined work scopes
Qualifications
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
- Experience with PCB layout using ECAD tools (Siemens Xpedition preferred; Cadence Allegro, Altium, or similar acceptable)
- Experience designing multilayer PCB layouts and supporting complex electrical designs
- Experience managing electrical and physical constraints within PCB design tools
- Experience with Siemens Xpedition (VX or 2504 versions) for complex PCB layout design
- Experience with high-layer-count PCBs and high-speed digital interfaces
- Familiarity with advanced PCB technologies (HDI, microvias, stacked microvias, flex circuits, backplanes)
- Experience with DDR4 / DDR5 and high-speed design considerations
- Knowledge of signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) principles
- Experience with DFM/DFA/DFT implementation in PCB design
- Familiarity with ECAD–MCAD data exchange processes
- Experience working within PLM and configuration management systems
- IPC CID / CID+ or PCEA certification preferred
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries
- Strong communication and ability to work across cross-functional engineering teams