Sr/Staff PCB Layout Designer

Figure AI

San Jose, CA

On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for PCB layout designers who manage external contractors and collaborate across engineering disciplines, with expertise in power converters and advanced PCB technologies.

Best fit for

Candidates with experience managing external PCB layout contractors and cross-functional collaboration
— “Manage external PCB layout contractors”
Individuals with 5+ years of industry experience and a deep grasp of EE fundamentals
— “5+ years of industry experience”
Candidates with a track record in designing high power and high speed PCBs, including flex and HDI
— “Strong experience with flex, rigid flex, and HDI designs”

Things to consider

In-office collaboration is required, limiting remote flexibility despite unspecified work arrangement
— “require in-office collaboration”
The role demands expertise in high power and high speed PCB design, which may require niche experience
— “Strong experience designing for power converters (10W to >1kW)”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with high yield designs and DFx compliance in resume and interviews
— “Strong experience with DFx (high yield designs, designing for ICT/FCT, etc)”
Showcase a history of working with Altium and managing external contractors
— “Strong experience with Altium”
Emphasize material and stackup selection expertise, as this is a key requirement
— “Experience proposing and selecting material and stackups”
Demonstrate knowledge of high voltage applications and compliance requirements if applicable
— “Experience with high voltage applications (>60V) and compliance requirements”
Include experience with simulation software for power electronics or high speed design
— “Experience with simulation software for power electronics/high speed design”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

accurate PCB layouts
high yield designs

Typical background

5+ years of industry experiencestrong experience with Altium

Skills & requirements

Required

PCB LayoutAltiumPower Converter DesignFlex DesignRigid Flex DesignHDI DesignDfxRule-based DesignEmi/emc DesignMaterial Selection

Preferred

High Speed DesignRF DesignSimulation SoftwareHigh Voltage DesignExotic PCB TechnologiesPLM Systems

Stack & domain

AltiumPower ConvertersFlexRigid FlexHDI DesignsDfxRule Based DesignsEmi/emcSimulation SoftwarePLM SystemsCommunicationTeamworkLeadershipPCB DesignElectronicsAI Robotics

About the role

Original posting from Figure AI via Greenhouse

Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our Humanoid is designed for corporate tasks targeting labor shortages and jobs that are undesirable or unsafe. We are based in San Jose, CA and require in-office collaboration. It’s time to build.
We are looking for an experienced PCB Layout Designer to help us design critical hardware for our Humanoid.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the PCB layout of new and existing designs, from initial placement to production
Preparation and release of fabrication/assembly files
Perform and manage vendor DFx reports
Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, and Thermal engineers
Manage external PCB layout contractors
Requirements:
5+ years of industry experience
Strong experience with Altium
Strong experience designing for power converters (10W to >1kW)
Strong experience with flex, rigid flex, and HDI designs
Strong experience with DFx (high yield designs, designing for ICT/FCT, etc)
Strong understanding of rule based designs (creepage/clearance, high speed rules, etc)
Experience designing for EMI/EMC
Experience proposing and selecting material and stackups
A good grasp of EE fundamentals
Bonus Qualifications:
Experience with high speed designs (>8 GHz) and RF
Experience with simulation software for power electronics/high speed design (i.e. ANSYS, Hyperlynx, Keysight, etc)
Experience with high voltage applications (>60V) and compliance requirements
Experience with exotic PCB technologies (3D mid, IMS, embedded coin/bus-bar, embedded passives, planar transformers, etc)
Experience with PLM systems
The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $150,000 - $250,000 annually.
The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.

Source: Figure AI careers (Greenhouse)