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PCB Design Engineer (Des Moines, IA)

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented PCB Design Engineer to join a growing, mission-driven organization focused on developing innovative safety and monitoring technologies. This role is responsible for the design, layout, and optimization of printed circuit boards that power next-generation electronic products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality PCB layouts for embedded electronic systems, including multilayer boards
• Create and maintain schematics, PCB layouts, and manufacturing outputs (Gerber files, BOMs, fabrication drawings)
• Perform component placement, routing, and signal integrity optimization for analog and digital circuits
• Ensure designs meet performance, manufacturability (DFM), and reliability standards
• Collaborate with electrical, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams to integrate complete system designs
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation of PCB assemblies
• Troubleshoot design issues and perform root cause analysis on hardware failures
• Work with manufacturers and suppliers to support PCB fabrication and assembly processes
• Identify and implement design improvements, including solutions for component obsolescence
• Maintain documentation for designs, revisions, and engineering changes

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in PCB design and layout for electronic products
• Strong experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium preferred)
• Proficiency in multilayer PCB design, including high-speed digital and analog circuits
• Experience generating manufacturing files (Gerber, drill files, BOMs)
• Knowledge of design for manufacturing (DFM) and assembly processes (SMT, THT)
• Familiarity with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Bluetooth)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• Experience with embedded systems or IoT devices
• Understanding of signal integrity, EMI/EMC considerations, and power distribution
• Experience collaborating with contract manufacturers and PCB fabricators
• Familiarity with PLM systems (e.g., Arena)

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Saige Partners, one of the fastest growing technology and talent companies in the Midwest, believes in people with a passion to help them succeed. We are in the business of helping professionals Build Careers, Not Jobs. Saige Partners believes employees are the most valuable asset to building a thriving and successful company culture, which is why we offer a benefit package and convenient weekly payment solutions that helps our employees stay healthy and maintain a positive work/life balance. Contact us to learn more about the opportunity below or check out other opportunities at https://careers.saigepartners.com/.