PCB Design Engineer

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San Antonio, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Design high-quality PCBs for engine controllers, fuel systems, BMS, chargers, and IoT telematics. Produce fabrication files, create footprints, maintain component libraries, ensure compliance with IEC/CSA/UL, collaborate with mechanical/electrical/manufacturing teams, and optimize designs for electrical, thermal, and manufacturability requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In
EControls is seeking an experienced PCB Designer to join our growing R&D team. The PCB Design Engineer develops high‑quality printed circuit boards for advanced engine controllers, fuel systems, battery management systems, and telematics applications. This role collaborates closely with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and vendor partners to ensure designs meet electrical, thermal, packaging, and regulatory requirements. The engineer also drives design quality through detailed reviews, standards interpretation, library maintenance, and production‑ready documentation.
Responsibilities
  • Design printed circuit boards for new products, such as engine controllers, fuel system devices, lithium-ion battery management systems (BMS) and chargers, and IoT telematics systems.
  • Exhibit a relentless attention to detail to produce defect-free PCB designs within project timelines.
  • Generate Gerber data and all necessary fabrication files.
  • Create PCB footprints from manufacturers’ datasheets and maintain component library.
  • Collaborate with vendors and internal design and manufacturing teams to optimize material and manufacturing costs.
  • Collaborate with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to optimize packaging, thermal, and electrical performance.
  • Independently interpret electrical standards such as IEC, CSA, and UL (as pertaining to PCB design) and successfully implement in designs.
Requirements
  • BS in Engineering‑based discipline.
  • Seven (7) years relevant PCB design experience.
  • Expert in PCB layout techniques and best practices (EMC, thermal, small signal integrity).
  • Highly proficient with Altium tool suite.
  • Experience with interpreting electrical schematics to create optimal PCB layouts.
  • Experience with 10+ layer PCB designs.
  • Familiar with designing to standards such as UL, CSA, IEC.

EControls is a global provider of innovative, state-of-the-art integrated controls solutions for internal combustion engines and electric drive systems in the off-highway, on-highway, and stationary equipment markets. EControls designs world-class, full-authority engine management systems for major OEMs around the world. Our global engine development labs and engineering staff offer full-range support, from design guidance for base engine conversion to hardware, software, and engine calibration to meet each application's specific requirements.
We are passionate about customer satisfaction and service. We fearlessly engage in any effort that will eliminate our customers’ risk and clear a path to their success. We immerse ourselves in our customers’ world, reveal unknowns and deliver integrated solutions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
EControls provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, EControls complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

 

Skills Required

  • BS in Engineering-based discipline
  • Seven (7) years relevant PCB design experience
  • Expert in PCB layout techniques and best practices (EMC, thermal, small signal integrity)
  • Highly proficient with Altium tool suite
  • Experience interpreting electrical schematics to create optimal PCB layouts
  • Experience with 10+ layer PCB designs
  • Familiar with designing to standards such as UL, CSA, IEC
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The Company
HQ: San Antonio, TX
218 Employees
Year Founded: 1994

What We Do

Who we are Since 1994, EControls has delivered innovation and customer satisfaction to the engine and vehicle industries through: • State-of-the-art engine application, calibration development and testing to meet emissions, drivability and fuel economy requirements • Design, development, qualification and production of “more robust than automotive” grade Engine Control Units • Creation of critical components – fueling systems, harnesses, sensors and actuators • High-quality, rugged and robust systems used in the most demanding environments What we do EControls combines fundamental engine knowledge, engine control expertise and innovation to produce full authority engine control systems that meet your requirements. Markets/applications include off-road industrial, heavy-duty on-road, generator sets, marine equipment, material handling, construction equipment and agricultural equipment. What we deliver • Complete engine control systems for LNG, LPG and gasoline • Custom hardware solutions with quick turnaround for software modifications • Full depth and breadth of engine/application expertise • Minimal upfront development investment • High-quality, advanced engine control technology

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