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Staff PCB Layout Engineer

Austin, TXOnsiteFull TimeStaffPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Cadence Allegro
  • OrCAD
  • PCB Layout
  • Schematic Symbols
  • PCB Footprints
  • 3D Models
  • Component Datasheets
  • Mechanical Drawings
  • IPC Standards
  • Gerber

Nice to have

  • NPI
  • Procurement
  • 3D Modeling

Role summary

A detail-oriented PCB Layout Engineer is sought to manage electronic component libraries and create printed circuit board layouts. This role collaborates closely with electrical, mechanical, and procurement teams to ensure accuracy and consistency in component data and PCB designs for production. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and 3D models, validating component data, developing PCB layouts, performing design rule checks, preparing fabrication deliverables, and coordinating with manufacturers. The ideal candidate will have experience with Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, understand PCB fabrication and assembly processes, and be familiar with relevant IPC standards and signal integrity considerations.

We are seeking a detail-oriented PCB Layout Engineer to maintain electronic component libraries and develop printed circuit board layouts. This role works closely with electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, procurement, and NPI to ensure component data and PCB designs are accurate, consistent, and ready for production.

This position is in Austin, Texas.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create, verify, and maintain schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and associated 3D models.
  • Validate component pin assignments, dimensions, land patterns, and library attributes against manufacturer documentation.
  • Maintain library naming conventions, revision control, and component approval processes.
  • Develop PCB layouts from approved schematics, including component placement, routing, stackup coordination, and design rule setup.
  • Collaborate with engineers to address electrical, mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing requirements.
  • Run design rule checks, resolve layout issues, and participate in design reviews.
  • Prepare fabrication and assembly deliverables, including Gerber or ODB++ files, drill files, drawings, and pick-and-place data.
  • Coordinate with PCB fabricators and assembly suppliers to resolve manufacturing questions.
  • Support engineering changes and maintain accurate release documentation.
  • Work with procurement and engineering to identify obsolete components and evaluate suitable alternatives.

    • Required Qualifications

  • Experience with setting up PCB design and electronic component library management.
  • Proficiency in Cadence Allegro/OrCAD.
  • Ability to interpret schematics, component datasheets, and mechanical drawings.
  • Working knowledge of PCB fabrication, assembly processes, and design for manufacturability.
  • Familiarity with relevant IPC standards for PCB design and component land patterns.
  • Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Experience with multilayer, high-density, mixed-signal, and high-speed PCB designs.
  • Familiarity with signal integrity, power integrity, grounding, and EMI/EMC considerations.
  • College degree, technical training, or equivalent practical experience in PCB layout

    • USA BenefitsIn addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing and financial future. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), disability and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, commuter benefits, wellness services and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we're committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.

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