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Heron Power · 1 month ago

PCB Layout Designer/ Librarian

positionScotts Valley
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$120K/yr - $1,700K/yr
date5+ years exp

Heron Power is a startup company building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid. They are seeking a highly motivated PCB Layout Designer/Librarian to own the PCB layout process, develop and maintain libraries, and collaborate with various teams to deliver high-quality board designs.

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Responsibilities

Possess deep expertise in PCB layout methodologies for power electronics, mixed-signal systems, high-speed digital, RF, and energy applications
Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing test engineers to implement layout strategies that meet signal integrity, power delivery, thermal, and mechanical requirements
Execute complex, high-density PCB layouts using industry-standard tools (e.g., Altium Designer), including multi-layer, high-current, and mixed-signal designs
Perform constraint-driven routing for high-speed, RF, and high-voltage/high-current power paths—incorporating controlled impedance, wide copper pours, isolation strategies, and optimized polygon fills
Adapt quickly to evolving product features and design requirements throughout the development cycle
Design for manufacturability and reliability, including thermal reliefs, heatsinking, copper balancing, and via stitching in power PCB designs
Layout PCBs using advanced package types such as BGAs and fine-pitch components, with HDI technologies including VIPPO, microvias, and blind/buried vias, while applying effective breakout and fanout strategies
Generate complete manufacturing documentation, including Gerbers, ODB++, IPC-2581, fabrication and assembly drawings, and detailed layer stack-up information
Create and maintain accurate schematic symbols and PCB footprints in compliance with IPC standards (e.g., IPC-7351)
Manage and version-control the centralized component library to ensure scalability, consistency, and reuse across multiple projects
Collaborate with electrical engineers and the supply chain team to support correct part selection, implement multisourcing strategies, and enable proactive component lifecycle management
Integrate and synchronize component data with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (e.g., ENOVIA, Agile) to maintain alignment between design and procurement throughout the product development cycle

Qualification

PCB layout methodologiesAltium DesignerHigh-speed design principlesIPC standardsDesign for ManufacturabilityScripting languagesCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

5+ years of experience in PCB layout and/or library development for complex, multi-layer, high-volume product designs
Extensive experience using Altium Designer, including constraint setup, net classes, high-voltage design rules, variants, and design rooms; proficient with Altium CoDesigner, Altium Server, and 3D visualization tools
Strong understanding of high-speed design principles, signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal management
Experience with high-power supply designs, including wide copper pours, thermal relief, and high-voltage/high-current routing
Familiarity with IPC standards, including IPC-7351 and IPC-2221
Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Test (DFT) practices

Preferred

Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards for creepage and clearance in high-voltage PCB designs (> 1500V)
Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Python, SKILL) to automate library management and layout tasks
Experience in magnetic PCB winding design
Familiar with version control systems (e.g., Git) and integration with PLM platforms (e.g., ENOVIA, Arena)
Exposure to CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE platform and ENOVIA PLM workflows

Company

Heron Power

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Heron Power is an energy technology startup that focuses on developing power electronics for the modern electrical grid.
dateFounded in 2024
location
Scotts Valley, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.heronpower.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Heron Power has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$38M
Key Investors
Capricorn Investment Group
2025-05-29Series A· $38M

Leadership Team

C
Chris Tilton
Director of Mechanical Engineering
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