Senior Pcb Design for Manufacturing Engineer

NVIDIA NVIDIA · Semiconductors · Santa Clara, CA

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior PCB Design For Manufacturing Engineer with at least 10 years of experience to analyze PCB designs for manufacturability, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and optimize PCB layouts using CAD tools. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and strong analytical and communication skills. Experience with PCB fabrication, assembly, and high-volume manufacturing is a plus.

What you'd actually do

  1. Analyze PCB designs for manufacturability (DFM) 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 guidelines across teams.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • At least 10 plus years industry experience.
  • Familiarity with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle, OrCAD).
  • Solid understanding of PCB design fundamentals and DFM 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 or DFM.
  • Knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly processes.
  • 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 10 plus years industry experience.