Job Description

A dynamic opportunity for a CAD Designer is available through our client, a company specializing in electronics manufacturing. This contract position involves designing and laying out complex multi-layer PCBs using Altium Designer, from schematic capture through production release. The role requires close collaboration with electrical engineers to optimize board layouts, ensure signal and power integrity, and meet thermal and mechanical constraints.

The application deadline for this role is 10/21/2026.

CAD Designer Responsibilities:

• Design and layout complex, multi-layer PCBs (4–16+ layers) utilizing Altium Designer, from schematic capture to production release.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to translate schematics into optimized layouts, ensuring signal, power, and thermal performance.
• Define board stackups, impedance-controlled traces, and via structures in coordination with PCB fabricators.
• Generate manufacturing output packages including Gerbers, drill files, assembly drawings, pick-and-place files, and BOMs.
• Support board bring-up, debugging, and rework activities alongside the engineering team.

CAD Designer Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional PCB layout experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in Altium Designer in schematic capture, PCB layout, library management, and output generation.
• Strong understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly processes (SMT, through-hole, reflow, wave solder).
• Experience with high-speed digital design (DDR, USB, Ethernet, HDMI) including impedance matching and length tuning.
• Knowledge of EMC/EMI design principles and techniques for minimizing noise and interference.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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