Intermediate PCB Layout Designer

Job summary

Execute PCB layout tasks, translating schematics into accurate, manufacturable multi-layer board designs while applying design rules, signal integrity considerations, and DFM practices. Collaborate with hardware and electronics engineers, support layout reviews and documentation, and contribute to improving layout workflows and standards.

Job details

About Calian At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government. We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team. Job Type: Full Time Position Overview The Intermediate PCB Layout Designer supports the PCB Layout Design team in delivering high-quality, manufacturable board designs. Working closely with the Team Lead, this role focuses on executing high-priority layout tasks, contributing to design efficiency, and ensuring adherence to design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and compliance standards. Responsibilities Execute PCB layout tasks for assigned projects under the direction of the Team Lead, prioritizing high-urgency deliverables. Translate schematics into accurate, manufacturable multi-layer board layouts. Apply design rules, signal integrity considerations, and DFM best practices throughout the layout process. Collaborate with hardware/electronics design engineers to resolve placement, routing, and constraint challenges. Support the Team Lead in reviewing layouts, incorporating feedback, and maintaining design documentation. Contribute to continuous improvement of layout workflows and design standards. Qualifications Degree or diploma in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 3–5 years of hands-on PCB layout experience, including multi-layer and high-speed designs. Proficiency with Cadence tools (e.g., Allegro) is a must. Solid understanding of design rules, stack-up management, and signal/power integrity fundamentals. Working knowledge of DFM, DFT, and IPC standards. Compensation $40-70/hour “Final compensation will be based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and contract conditions.” Vacancy We have 1 (one) available position At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team. # #ID-DR1# AI Usage Disclosure At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.

What you’ll do

Execute PCB layout tasks, translating schematics into accurate, manufacturable multi-layer board designs while applying design rules, signal integrity considerations, and DFM practices. Collaborate with hardware and electronics engineers, support layout reviews and documentation, and contribute to improving layout workflows and standards.

Requirements

A degree or diploma in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required, along with 3–5 years of hands-on PCB layout experience, including multi-layer and high-speed designs. Candidates must be proficient with Cadence tools such as Allegro and have a solid understanding of design rules, stack-up management, signal and power integrity, DFM, DFT, and IPC standards.

Listed skills

• Documentation · Preferred
• Administrative · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• efficiency · Preferred
• Energy · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Layout Design · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Time · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• PCB Layout Design
• Multi-Layer Board Layout
• High-Speed PCB Design
• Cadence Allegro
• Schematic Translation
• Design Rule Application
• Signal Integrity
• Power Integrity
• Stack-Up Management
• Design for Manufacturability
• Design for Test
• IPC Standards
• PCB Routing
• PCB Placement
• Design Documentation
• Workflow Improvement

Job areas

• Engineering
• Technology
• Manufacturing
• Art & Design

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