Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a PCB Layout Design Engineer.
Job Description:
Job Title: PCB Layout Design Engineer
Job Type: Contract
Job Location: Milpitas, CA
Work Schedule: On-site
Pay Rate: $64 Based on experience.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical & PCB Layout Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of complex electrical systems and hardware products. The ideal candidate will have strong technical depth, hands on design experience, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while collaborating cross functionally with manufacturing, quality, firmware, and systems teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of electrical and electronic systems, including schematics, PCB layout guidance, Flex PCBA layout, and component selection
Own end to end hardware development, from concept and requirements definition through prototype, validation, and production release
Perform circuit analysis, simulation, and debugging for analog, digital, and mixed signal designs
Define and execute electrical validation and compliance testing (EMI/EMC, safety, reliability, environmental)
Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure system level integration
Support manufacturing bring up, yield improvement, and root cause analysis of field and production issues
Review and approve engineering documentation, including schematics, BOMs, test plans, and design reviews
Ensure designs comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements (UL, CE, FCC, SEMI, etc.)
Interface with suppliers and external partners for component qualification and technical reviews
Required Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in electrical engineering or related field (Master s preferred)
8+ years of experience in electrical or electronics engineering
Strong experience with analog, digital, and mixed signal circuit design
Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g., Allegro, OrCAD, Cadence)
Hands on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers)
Solid understanding of power electronics, signal integrity, grounding, and noise mitigation
Experience supporting product development in a regulated or manufacturing environment
Strong problem solving skills and ability to perform root cause analysis
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in semiconductor equipment, industrial systems, or high reliability hardware
Knowledge of wafer handling systems
Familiarity with firmware/software interaction and hardware software integration
Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for test (DFT)
Prior experience leading projects or acting as a technical lead
Key Competencies
Technical leadership and ownership
Cross functional collaboration
Attention to detail and documentation rigor
Ability to work independently on complex problems
About Maxonic:
Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.
Interested in Applying?
Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Manish Rajput (/) for more details.
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