Intermediate PCB Layout Designer

Ottawa, ON, Canada

$40-70/hour · Full-time

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Pay: $40-70/hour
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 30, 2026
Experience: 3–5 years of hands-on PCB layout experience, including multi-layer and high-speed designs.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 30, 2026

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Position Overview

The Intermediate PCB Layout Designer supports the PCB Layout Design team in delivering high-quality, manufacturable board designs. Working closely with the Team Lead, this role focuses on executing high-priority layout tasks, contributing to design efficiency, and ensuring adherence to design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

Execute PCB layout tasks for assigned projects under the direction of the Team Lead, prioritizing high-urgency deliverables.
Translate schematics into accurate, manufacturable multi-layer board layouts.
Apply design rules, signal integrity considerations, and DFM best practices throughout the layout process.
Collaborate with hardware/electronics design engineers to resolve placement, routing, and constraint challenges.
Support the Team Lead in reviewing layouts, incorporating feedback, and maintaining design documentation.
Contribute to continuous improvement of layout workflows and design standards.

Qualifications

Degree or diploma in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
3–5 years of hands-on PCB layout experience, including multi-layer and high-speed designs.
Proficiency with Cadence tools (e.g., Allegro) is a must.
Solid understanding of design rules, stack-up management, and signal/power integrity fundamentals.
Working knowledge of DFM, DFT, and IPC standards.

Compensation

$40-70/hour

“Final compensation will be based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and contract conditions.”

Vacancy

We have 1 (one) available position

At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.

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Responsibilities

Execute PCB layout tasks, translating schematics into accurate, manufacturable multi-layer board designs while applying design rules, signal integrity considerations, and DFM practices. Collaborate with hardware engineers and the Team Lead to resolve layout challenges, review designs, maintain documentation, and improve workflows and standards.

Requirements

A degree or diploma in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required, along with 3–5 years of hands-on PCB layout experience, including multi-layer and high-speed designs. Candidates must be proficient with Cadence tools such as Allegro and understand design rules, stack-up management, signal and power integrity, DFM, DFT, and IPC standards.

Skills

PCB Layout Design
Multi-Layer Board Layout
High-Speed Design
Cadence Allegro
Design Rules
Stack-Up Management
Signal Integrity
Power Integrity
Design for Manufacturability
Design for Test
IPC Standards
Schematic Translation
Board Placement and Routing
Design Documentation
Hardware Engineering Collaboration
Workflow Improvement

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Keywords

PCB Layout Design
Cadence
Allegro
Multi-Layer Boards
High-Speed Design
Design Rules
Stack-Up Management
Signal Integrity
Power Integrity
Design for Manufacturability
DFM
Design for Test
DFT
IPC Standards
Schematic Translation
Board Placement
Routing
Hardware Engineering
Electronics Design
Design Documentation
Layout Workflow
Design Standards
Manufacturable Board Designs

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