Senior Pcb Design for Manufacturing Engineer

NVIDIA NVIDIA · Semiconductors · Yokneam, Israel +1

Senior PCB Design for Manufacturing Engineer at NVIDIA, focusing on analyzing and optimizing PCB designs for manufacturability and assembly. Requires deep understanding of PCB processes and experience with CAD tools.

What you'd actually do

  1. Analyze PCB designs for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA) and identify issues early in the design cycle.
  2. Collaborate with hardware, layout, and manufacturing teams to ensure design intent aligns with production capabilities.
  3. Use CAD tools such as Cadence Allegro and Siemens Valor to review and optimize PCB layouts.
  4. Participate in design reviews and cross-functional meetings to address manufacturing constraints and improve design quality.
  5. Document and promote best practices and DFM/DFA guidelines across teams.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • At least 8 years industry experience
  • Deep understanding of PCB manufacturing and assembly processes with advanced technologies (BGA, fine-pitch, HDI, high-speed designs, rigid-flex)
  • Experience with Valor NPI
  • Familiarity with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle, OrCAD)
  • Solid understanding of PCB design fundamentals and DFM/DFA principles
  • Strong analytical and communication skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment and adapt to changing priorities

Nice to have

  • Internship or project experience in PCB design
  • Experience with design rule checks, Gerber file generation, and industry standards
  • Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing environments and failure analysis workflows
  • Passion for continuous improvement and process optimization

What the JD emphasized

  • At least 8 years industry experience
  • Deep understanding of PCB manufacturing and assembly processes with advanced technologies (BGA, fine-pitch, HDI, high-speed designs, rigid-flex)
  • Experience with Valor NPI