Senior Electrical Engineer * PCB Design Specialist

ACARA Solutions and our client in Scottsdale, AZ have a contract to hire position available

Senior Electrical Engineer - PCB Design Specialist

• As a Senior Electrical Engineer - PCB Design Specialist, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing complex, high-density printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• This is a multi-role position, primarily focused on layout design for highly complex boards. During times when no layout tasks are needed, you will work on schematic designs and hardware checkout in the lab.
• You will work closely with our engineering team to create innovative designs, ensure manufacturability, and deliver high-performance products on time.
• PCB Design and Layout:
• Design and layout high-density, multi-layer PCBs for high-speed and mixed-signal applications.
• Implement HDI design techniques, including blind and buried vias, to optimize space and performance.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, mechanical designers, and manufacturing teams to ensure designs meet electrical, thermal, and mechanical requirements.
• Conduct signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC analysis to validate PCB designs.
• Hardware Development and Debugging:
• Design and review schematics for complex electrical systems and subsystems.
• Perform hardware checkout, debugging, and validation of prototypes and final products in the lab.
• Utilize test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, etc.) to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues.
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure functionality, reliability, and performance of hardware designs.
• Team Collaboration and Support:
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including software and mechanical engineers, to ensure seamless integration of hardware designs.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies to continually improve design methodologies.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with HDI layouts, blind and buried vias, and the ability to address complex electrical and layout challenges efficiently.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with Siemens Xpedition VX2.11 and newer.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.