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Ericsson is opening a state-of-the-art R&D center in Yokohama focused on Radio and Software development. This new hub will support leading Japanese CSPs, partner with local vendors and deliver Japan-driven products and solutions that shape networks worldwide. We are establishing and growing the team and building advanced laboratory and office facilities.
As the tech firm that created the mobile world, and with more than 54,000 patents to our name, we've made it our business to make a mark. When joining our team at Ericsson you are empowered to learn, lead and perform at your best, shaping the future of technology. This is a place where you're welcomed as your own perfectly unique self, and celebrated for the skills, talent, and perspective you bring to the team. Are you in?
About this opportunity
Our PCB Design team is part of the radio design unit and takes the end-to-end responsibility for PCB design and quality assurance - from early concept and pre-development through to volume products and field maintenance - and we drive global PCB technology and governance across Ericsson.
We are now looking for an experienced PCB designer to join our team in Yokohama, Japan. You will work in close collaboration with PCB Technology Specialists, Radio-, Digital-, Mechanical-, Thermal design and Production Engineers for an efficient Board Layout Design. Your role will include all development activities such as: Requirement Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management support and Technical Documentation. We organize in collaboration with multi-functional development teams in which continuous improvement, innovation and experience sharing is part of the daily work. You will work with cutting edge technology within the area.
Your main task will be planning and doing PCB design and routing based on input from Board-/schematic design. You will be using Cadence Allegro as CAD tool + an Ericsson Specific Library tool. You are requested to manage design constraints, floor plan analysis and layer/stack up analysis in your daily work. You will be part of a team with focus on different PCB design modules (RF, Digital, High speed, Memories, DC/DC, etc) and expected to be a good team player.
Job Description
What you will do:
- Be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team working with cutting-edge technology and complex boards
- Plan and execute PCB layouts based on board/schematic input, including RF, digital, high-speed interfaces, memories and power stages
- Use Cadence Allegro PCB Editor together with Ericsson's specific library tool
- Define, manage and enforce design constraints, stack-ups and floorplans - ensuring electrical, mechanical and thermal requirements are met
- Perform routing plan and layout-related simulations/analyses in collaboration with specialist tools and experts.
- Contribute to DFM reviews and analyses, securing robust design for volume manufacturing and optimized yield and quality.
- Support Product Lifecycle Management activities and maintain high-quality technical documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
- Work closely with PCB technology specialists, radio/digital/thermal/mechanical design, production and test engineers to co-optimize board design in a cross-functional setup.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of methods, design rules and ways of working within the PCB design community.
The skills you bring:
- At least a BSc level in a technical discipline (e.g. Electrical Engineering) or equivalent experience.
- Several years of hands-on PCB layout experience.
- Good understanding of PCB design and manufacturing processes, mass production and design statistics.
- Programming/scripting skills are an advantage for automation and design efficiency.
- Experience in product development and Product Lifecycle Management.
- Good analytical skills and a problem-solving mentality.
- Understanding of telecommunications.
- Experience in radio design requirements in PCB layout.
- Some experience in signal and power integrity requirements in PCB layout.
- Understanding of thermal design.
- You enjoy working with cross-functional, international and multi-site teams.
- Strong communication skills in spoken and written English (Japanese language skills are a plus).
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Japan (JP) || Yokohama
Req ID: 785992
Skills Required
- BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Several years of hands-on PCB layout experience
- Experience using Cadence Allegro PCB Editor
- Good understanding of PCB design and manufacturing processes, mass production and design statistics
- Experience in product development and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
- Experience with RF PCB layout requirements
- Experience with high-speed design, signal integrity and power integrity considerations
- Understanding of thermal design for PCBs
- Ability to define and manage design constraints, floorplans and layer/stack-up analysis
- Good analytical skills and problem-solving mentality
- Strong communication skills in spoken and written English
- Programming/scripting skills for automation and design efficiency
- Japanese language skills
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health options are positioned as core benefits with multiple plan choices in key markets. Official materials explicitly emphasize healthcare breadth as part of “Life at Ericsson.”
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Retirement Support — 401(k) with employer matching in the U.S., pensions in some regions, and broad access to an ESPP indicate strong long‑term financial support. Company filings and AGM materials describe share programs and post‑employment benefits as ongoing pillars of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and paid volunteer time are highlighted alongside generous parental leave in various locations. Time‑off entitlements are presented as a strong component of the total rewards offering.
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Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day. We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale. Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient. Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical. Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term. As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
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Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.
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