PCB Layout Designer, PCB / CAD Designer

Nottingham Spirk

PCB Layout Designer executing intricate layouts and collaborating with engineering teams at Nottingham Spirk. Opportunities to mentor and join a positive team culture.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeCleveland • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $84,500 - $136,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced proficiency in PCB layout execution and CAD software, including Altium, PADS, and Xpedition. Capable of leading design reviews and collaborating effectively within multi-disciplinary teams to produce high-quality engineering documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PCB Layout ExecutionAdvanced Proficiency in CAD SoftwareHigh Speed Design TechniquesElectronic Components SelectionMulti-Disciplinary Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

PCB LayoutCAD SoftwareAltiumPADSXpeditionCrosstalk AnalysisComponent Placement ReviewEngineering DocumentationLibraries ManagementQuoting PCB Layout Projects

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationMentoringCollaborationPositive Work Environment Contribution

Industry Keywords

U.S. Person ComplianceMilitary Product TypesMedical Product TypesConsumer Product TypesIndustrial Product Types

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Play a critical role in the execution of PCB layout.
Close collaboration with clients, electrical engineers, and other NS team members.
Produce detailed layouts of printed circuit boards.
Create supporting documentation for production using CAD (Altium, PADS, Xpedition, etc.) software.
Libraries management, PCB Layout, component placement review and approval.
Develop PCB layout solutions.
Lead PCB layout reviews (Including high speed feedback, e.g. crosstalk analysis and best practice strategies).
Work with cross-functional product development teams in supporting product development.
Maintain PADS libraries.
Quoting PCB layout projects based on customer requirements and engineering design team direction.
Keeping up to date on latest high speed design techniques including PCB material selection, layer construction, manufacturing guidelines, and implementing into design as applicable.
Electronic components selection and qualification through collaboration with the engineering team.
Create engineering documentation that allows the manufacturing of PCBAs, including schematics, bills of materials, assembly drawings.
Work in a multi-disciplinary team, consisting of electrical hardware and mechanical engineers.
Participate in periodic departmental and program meetings to ensure continuity and cohesion amongst the team.
Demonstrate the ability to respect and support colleagues at all levels. Consistently contribute to a positive work environment for all associates. Mentor junior associates, as appropriate.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years in relevant career experience.
Advanced proficiency in CAD-related software (Altium, PADS, Xpedition, and others if possible)
The ability and desire to ‘flex’ between military, medical, consumer, and industrial product types.
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
10+ years in relevant career experience.
Consultancy experience with at least one prior employer.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, comprehensive benefit package
Fun, team-based culture
Opportunity to learn and grow
And dog-friendly environment