Senior PCB Design Engineer
Digital Dynamics, Inc., Scotts Valley, CA, United States
About Digital Dynamics Inc. DDI is a 100% employee‑owned company delivering advanced control systems for industrial automation and mission‑critical environments. We partner with leading semiconductor and technology companies to design and build high‑performance, reliable solutions. At DDI, every employee is an owner. Our ESOP structure fosters accountability, collaboration, and long‑term thinking.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior PCB Design Engineer to lead the design and layout of complex printed circuit boards supporting high‑performance control systems. This role is critical in strengthening DDI’s PCB layout capability, ensuring high‑quality design releases, and enabling scalable, manufacturable solutions. You will partner closely with Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, and Manufacturing teams to deliver robust designs from concept through production.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop complex, multi‑layer PCB layouts (mixed signal, power, and high‑speed designs)
Translate schematics into optimized layouts with strong consideration for signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and thermal performance
Own PCB layout specialization, driving best practices and consistency across designs
Prepare and release complete manufacturing packages, including Gerber/ODB++ outputs and documentation
Define PCB stack‑ups, materials, and fabrication requirements in collaboration with Electrical Engineering and vendors
Apply strong DFM/DFA principles to ensure efficient fabrication and assembly
Manage and maintain PCB libraries and component symbols/footprints (Altium)
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Mechanical Engineering (ME) on enclosure, fit, and thermal constraints
Support prototype builds, debug, and root cause analysis for PCB‑related issues
Work with external fabricators and CM partners to resolve design and production challenges
Offload and support Electrical Engineering by owning layout execution and release quality
Contribute to continuous improvement of PCB standards, tools, and processes
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
8+ years of experience in PCB design and layout
Advanced experience with Altium Designer (or similar PCB CAD tools)
Strong expertise in:
Multi‑layer PCB design (6+ layers)
Signal integrity and high‑speed layout
PCB stack‑ups, materials, and fabrication processes
Experience creating full design release packages (Gerber/ODB++, fab and assembly drawings)
Deep understanding of DFM/DFA principles
Strong cross‑functional communication skills
Preferred Experience
Semiconductor equipment, industrial automation, or aerospace systems
EMI/EMC design and mitigation
HDI or rigid‑flex PCB design
Experience working with CM/EMS partners
Familiarity with PLM (Arena) and ERP (SYSPRO) systems
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Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior PCB Design Engineer to lead the design and layout of complex printed circuit boards supporting high‑performance control systems. This role is critical in strengthening DDI’s PCB layout capability, ensuring high‑quality design releases, and enabling scalable, manufacturable solutions. You will partner closely with Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, and Manufacturing teams to deliver robust designs from concept through production.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop complex, multi‑layer PCB layouts (mixed signal, power, and high‑speed designs)
Translate schematics into optimized layouts with strong consideration for signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and thermal performance
Own PCB layout specialization, driving best practices and consistency across designs
Prepare and release complete manufacturing packages, including Gerber/ODB++ outputs and documentation
Define PCB stack‑ups, materials, and fabrication requirements in collaboration with Electrical Engineering and vendors
Apply strong DFM/DFA principles to ensure efficient fabrication and assembly
Manage and maintain PCB libraries and component symbols/footprints (Altium)
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Mechanical Engineering (ME) on enclosure, fit, and thermal constraints
Support prototype builds, debug, and root cause analysis for PCB‑related issues
Work with external fabricators and CM partners to resolve design and production challenges
Offload and support Electrical Engineering by owning layout execution and release quality
Contribute to continuous improvement of PCB standards, tools, and processes
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
8+ years of experience in PCB design and layout
Advanced experience with Altium Designer (or similar PCB CAD tools)
Strong expertise in:
Multi‑layer PCB design (6+ layers)
Signal integrity and high‑speed layout
PCB stack‑ups, materials, and fabrication processes
Experience creating full design release packages (Gerber/ODB++, fab and assembly drawings)
Deep understanding of DFM/DFA principles
Strong cross‑functional communication skills
Preferred Experience
Semiconductor equipment, industrial automation, or aerospace systems
EMI/EMC design and mitigation
HDI or rigid‑flex PCB design
Experience working with CM/EMS partners
Familiarity with PLM (Arena) and ERP (SYSPRO) systems
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