PCB eCAD design Engineer

Position Overview

Job Title: PCB eCAD Engineer
Location: Detroit, MI
Schedule: Full-Time

The PCB eCAD Engineer will take complete ownership of PCB eCAD design activities, including schematic-to-layout development, customer and cross-functional team interactions, and final manufacturing deliverables. The role requires strong technical expertise in high-speed, mixed-signal, and RF PCB designs using Siemens Xpedition tools, along with a thorough understanding of industry standards and manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end PCB eCAD design activities from schematic review to final Gerber release.
• Perform PCB placement, constraint definition, layer stack-up creation, and power plane design.
• Route electrical nets, including high-speed, differential, and critical signals with proper length matching.
• Define and manage design constraints using Constraint Editor, including creepage, clearance, and impedance rules.
• Generate fabrication and assembly outputs including Gerbers, drill files, drawings, and related documentation.
• Collaborate closely with customers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing teams, and suppliers.
• Support panelization using Fablink and manage design variants using Variant Manager.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, DFM/DFA guidelines, and manufacturing best practices.
• Guide, mentor, and support junior engineers and team members as required.

Required Qualifications

• Mandatory experience in Siemens Xpedition Layout and DxDesigner VX.
• Strong knowledge of PCB eCAD library creation and management using EDM flow.
• Hands-on experience with Constraint Editor, Fablink (panelization), Variant Manager, and Drawing Editor.
• Solid understanding of PCB design flow from schematics to Gerber release.
• Experience with Digital, Analog, and Mixed-Signal PCB designs.
• Expertise in high-speed PCB routing, power plane design, creepage and clearance rules, and length matching.
• Working knowledge of high-speed interfaces such as SATA, DDR4, DDR5, USB, Ethernet, PCIe, PMIC, etc.
• Exposure to RF PCB design concepts and practices.
• Good understanding of industry standards, fabrication, and assembly processes.
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Associate degree (BS/BA or AS/AA) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• Experience Required: 8–10 years of relevant experience in PCB eCAD design.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.