Experienced PCB Layout Engineer

Job Details: Job Description

The Role and Impact As a PCB Layout Engineer, you'll deliver high-quality printed circuit board (PCB) designs for electrical boards, including flexible and rigid boards. You'll be responsible for creating layouts, detailed schematics, and designs using computer-assisted engineering software and ECAD tools. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring efficient, reliable, and cost-effective PCB designs that support Intel's cutting‑edge technologies.

Business Group

This role is part of Intel's Data Center Group (DCG), which drives innovation and leadership in the data center industry. The group focuses on developing technologies and solutions that enable seamless connectivity, efficient processing, and scalability for data-intensive workloads. Join a team dedicated to advancing Intel's mission of transforming how the world accesses, manages, and processes data.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and deliver PCB layouts for various types of electrical boards, including high-speed, high-density, mixed-signal, analog, digital, and RF designs.
• Prepare detailed schematics, drawings, and documentation for PCB fabrication, including fabrication assembly drawings.
• Define component placement and trace routing rules to optimize board designs for performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Conduct feasibility studies and manage board layout processes from concept to final tapeout.
• Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams, including electrical design, packaging, manufacturing, thermal, mechanical, and signal/power integrity teams to ensure high‑quality designs.
• Provide guidance on design specifications, fabrication capabilities, and cost‑effective production solutions.
• Continuously refine PCB design processes, proposing and implementing best practices to enhance quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate should show the following behavioral traits:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with demonstrated skills to address design complexities and optimize results.
• Advanced and effective communication and collaboration skills for working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Passion for continuous learning and staying up to date with advancements in PCB design technologies and methodologies.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications, you must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in:
  • PCB layout design
  • Proficiency in ECAD tools – (ideally, Allegro Cadence Suite) and computer‑assisted engineering design software
  • PCB design flow, including high‑speed, high‑density, mixed‑signal, analog, digital, and RF designs
  • PCB fabrication documentation and assembly drawings
  • Advanced English level
  • Must have unrestricted, permanent right to work in Mexico (this role is not eligible for visa or immigration sponsorship)

Preferred qualifications

Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 2+ years of hands‑on experience with PCB layout design.
• OR PhD in a relevant field with no prior experience required.
• Familiarity with signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal analysis principles.

Your contributions will play a key role in shaping innovative solutions that power Intel's industry-leading technologies.

Job Type

Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (Mexico) Primary Location: Mexico, Guadalajara Additional Locations:

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust: N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on‑site at their assigned Intel site and off‑site. *Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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