Senior Electrical Engineer - PCB Designer
at Cssmerge
- Seniority
- Senior
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Posted
- 6d ago
at Cssmerge
<p><strong>Who we are</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.lab37.us/"><strong>Lab37 Robotics</strong></a><strong>,</strong> is a technology company focused on the development and deployment of robots designed specifically for direct-to-customer food production. Our mission is to revolutionize the food industry by creating innovative robotic solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver cutting-edge products that meet the evolving needs of our clients.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About the role</strong></p> <p>Lab37 Robotics is seeking a <strong>PCBA Design Engineer</strong> to lead the design, layout, and release of high-reliability PCBAs used in next-generation robotic food-production systems. This role requires strong hands-on expertise in Altium Designer, multi-layer PCB layout, and high-speed design practices, along with the ability to collaborate closely with mechanical, firmware, controls, and manufacturing teams.</p> <p>You will own multiple boards across motor control, sensors, communications, and power distribution—from early concept through pilot builds and production.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What you’ll do</strong></p> <ul> <li>Own end-to-end PCB/PCBA design in Altium:</li> <ul> <li>Circuit design</li> <li>Schematic capture</li> <li>Component selection</li> <li>Stackup definition</li> <li>Design rules</li> <li>Layout</li> <li>Manufacturing documentation and release packages</li> </ul> <li>Design multi-layer boards (4+ layers), including:</li> <ul> <li>Controlled impedance routing</li> <li>High-speed interfaces</li> <li>Mixed-signal layouts</li> </ul> <li>Apply best practices for SI/PI/EMI:</li> <ul> <li>Return path continuity</li> <li>Decoupling strategy</li> <li>Power integrity</li> <li>Shielding, grounding, and noise reduction</li> </ul> <li>Incorporate regulatory compliance requirements:</li> <ul> <li>EMC/EMI</li> <li>ESD</li> <li>Electrical safety standards for commercial robotic systems</li> </ul> <li>Contribute to CAD libraries (symbols, footprints, 3D models) while maintaining design standards</li> <li>Partner with firmware and controls teams on:</li> <ul> <li>Board bring-up</li> <li>Debugging</li> <li>Validation testing</li> <li>Iteration based on real-world performance</li> </ul> <li>Collaborate with manufacturing partners on:</li> <ul> <li>DFM / DFA / DFT</li> <li>Stackup documentation</li> <li>Panelization</li> <li>Test strategy</li> <li>Production issue resolution</li> </ul> <li>Interface with external test labs for:</li> <ul> <li>Pre-compliance testing</li> <li>Formal certification (FCC, UL, etc.)</li> <li>Failure mitigation</li> </ul> <li>Participate in design reviews and contribute to system-level architecture decisions</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What we are looking for</strong></p> <ul> <li>5+ years of experience designing PCBAs for production hardware</li> <li>Proficiency with Altium Designer (schematic, layout, release workflows)</li> <li>Experience with multi-layer boards and high-speed design:</li> <ul> <li>Controlled impedance</li> <li>Differential pairs</li> <li>Length matching</li> <li>Via strategies</li> </ul> <li>Strong understanding of:</li> <ul> <li>Mixed-signal layout</li> <li>Grounding and return paths</li> <li>Decoupling</li> <li>EMI/EMC fundamentals</li> </ul> <li>Hands-on experience with:</li> <ul> <li>Board bring-up</li> <li>Debugging</li> <li>Cross-functional collaboration</li> </ul> <li>Experience with some or all of:</li> <ul> <li>Microcontrollers</li> <li>Motor control hardware</li> <li>CAN</li> <li>Ethernet</li> <li>NFC/RFID</li> </ul> <li>Familiarity with manufacturing processes:</li> <ul> <li>DFM / DFA / DFT</li> <li>Working with CM, fabrication, and assembly vendors</li> </ul> <li>Experience with regulatory standards:</li> <ul> <li>FCC</li> <li>CE</li> <li>IEC / UL</li> </ul> <li>Comfortable in a fast-paced, iterative environment</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Why join us</strong></p> <ul> <li>Demand for online food delivery is growing really fast! In the last 5 years, just in the US, the overall market has expanded 10X from $10B to $100B, and could expand to $500bn- $1T by 2030.</li> <li>Changing the restaurant industry: You’ll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery. </li> <li>Collaborative environment: You will receive support and guidance from experienced colleagues and managers, helping you to learn, grow and achieve your goals, and you’ll work closely with other teams to ensure our customer’s success.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What else you need to know</strong></p> <p>This role is based in our Pittsburgh<em> </em>office. As a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.</p> <p>The base starting rate for this role is<strong> $120,000 - $180,000 per year.</strong></p> <p>Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.</p> <p><strong>Benefits Summary:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options)</li> <li>Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term)</li> <li>Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity</li> <li>Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children</li> <li>Pet insurance discount (Fetch)</li> <li>401(k) </li> <li>Health Savings Account (HSA)</li> <li>Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)</li> <li>Time Off policies </li> <ul> <li>Paid Vacation Time (1h for every 26h worked)</li> <li>8 paid holidays per year</li> <li>Paid sick time </li> <li>Paid Bereavement leave</li> <li>Paid Parental Leave.</li> </ul> </ul> <p>Bene