PCB Layout Engineer, Wearables
Role summary
Meta is seeking a PCB Layout Engineer for its Wearables division. This role involves designing, developing, and releasing PCB layouts for advanced hardware products, collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure performance, manufacturability, and reliability. Responsibilities include board design, material selection, documentation management, design reviews, and troubleshooting manufacturing issues. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 2+ years of PCB design experience using industry-standard tools, and knowledge of electronic standards and manufacturing processes. Preferred qualifications include 5+ years of experience with Cadence Allegro, flex circuit design, SiP design, and experience in the consumer wearable product lifecycle.
PCB Layout Engineers at Meta are responsible for designing, developing, and releasing printed circuit board (PCB) layouts for advanced hardware products. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, vendors, and document control, you will deliver high-quality PCB designs that meet product requirements for performance, manufacturability, and reliability. You will contribute to the full product development lifecycle, from concept and prototyping to production release, and help maintain best practices and standards in PCB design across Meta.
PCB Layout Engineer, Wearables Responsibilities:
- Provide PCB board design for simple to moderately complex boards
- Collaborate with vendors to select materials, stack-ups, and ensure compliance with impedance and DFX rulesets
- Create and manage PCB documentation including fabrication and assembly packages
- Participate in design reviews and release packages into PLM systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues with support as needed
- Demonstrate best practices in PCB design and process
- Work effectively with cross-functional teams in device, infra, and research contexts
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field Or equivalent practical experience
- 2+ years of relevant experience in PCB design using industry-standard tools (such as Altium, Cadence, Mentor Graphics, OrCAD, or similar)
- Experience in schematic symbols and PCB footprints in ECAD libraries
- Experience interpreting datasheets and schematics to generate netlists and design constraints
- Knowledge of widely recognized electronic standards (IPC, JEDEC, IEEE, or similar)
- Experience designing at least one type of PCB (e.g., HDI, Rigid, Rigid-Flex)
- Experience troubleshooting basic manufacturing and assembly issues
- Experience with structured document control and release processes (e.g., managing design files, revision history, and release documentation), whether through PLM systems or equivalent methods
- Proven communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience of PCB layout design using Cadence Allegro
- Proficient in Flex circuit design
- Experience in SiP design (rules and PCB implementation)
- Experience with advanced board stack-ups (eg. ELIC,mSap)
- Experience in Consumer Wearable product design lifecycle
- Proven track record of designing and managing all aspects of printed board design used in high-volume consumer products
About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$118,000/year to $170,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.