The PCB Design/Layout position involves utilizing preliminary schematics, part lists, board function descriptions, configuration options, and other early design information to develop a functional, manufacturable, and cost-effective PCB design. The candidate will collaborate with circuit designers, electrical and mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, and other design and production staff to create comprehensive documentation packages for PCB fabrication, assembly, and testing. Effective communication with both internal and external teams is essential.
Preferred QualificationsPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design printed circuit boards for new products, such as RFID reader, IOT devices, and accessories boards.
- PCB Design – Analog and Digital Circuits, Microprocessor, FPGA, DSP, Embedded System Design.
- RF Layout Design methods, Placement & Routing.
- Through Hole and Surface Mount technology.
- IPC Standards for Footprint Creation and Layout process.
- Hands-on experience in designing high-speed, multilayer PCB designs.
- 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.
- Auto-routing the critical/ non-critical signals.
- Work 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.
- DRC and Post-processing (Gerber Settings, FAB & Assembly files generation).
- Associate degree in Design Drafting Technology or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years of experience in high-density analog, digital, UHF, and mixed-signal PCB layout.
- Expertise in designing and routing microprocessor-based PCBs, including PMICs, FPGAs, and voltage regulators.
- Proficient in Siemens PADS Professional Layout and PADS Logic CAD tools.
- Strong understanding of industry standards for PCB design, fabrication, assembly, and testing, as well as common DFM/DFT practices.
- Familiarity with RoHS, REACH, and WEEE compliance requirements.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with PLM (Product Lifecyle Management tools). Experience with Omnify Empower PLM is a plus.
- Technician who has worked PCBA board bring-up and troubleshoots errors to fix.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong work ethic and a team player
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments with limited supervision
- Detail oriented
- Ordering components
- IPC CID
- Experience with SolidWorks, especially with regard to ECAD/MCAD interface and the use of STEP, DXF, IGES etc. files.
- Experience with optimal layout for EMI minimization.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimal
Job Type: Full-Time - Exempt
Pay: $80,000.00-$110,000.00
Benefits:
- 401 (k)
- 401 (k) Matching
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In office
Skills Required
- Associate degree in Design Drafting Technology or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years of experience in high-density analog, digital, UHF, and mixed-signal PCB layout.
- Expertise in designing and routing microprocessor-based PCBs including PMICs, FPGAs, and voltage regulators.
- Proficient in Siemens PADS Professional Layout and PADS Logic CAD tools.
- Hands-on experience designing high-speed, multilayer PCB designs and RF layout methods.
- Generate Gerber data and all necessary fabrication, FAB and assembly files; perform DRC and post-processing.
- Create PCB footprints from manufacturer datasheets and maintain component library; auto-route critical/non-critical signals.
- Familiarity with Through Hole and Surface Mount technology and common DFM/DFT practices.
- Strong understanding of industry standards for PCB design, fabrication, assembly, and testing.
- Familiarity with RoHS, REACH, and WEEE compliance requirements.
- Technician experience with PCBA board bring-up and troubleshooting to fix errors.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) tools.
- Experience with Omnify Empower PLM.
- IPC CID certification.
- Experience with SolidWorks and ECAD/MCAD interface using STEP, DXF, IGES files.
- Experience with optimal layout for EMI minimization.
Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is broadly included through RSUs and an ESPP, providing ownership opportunities alongside base pay. Feedback suggests stock participation can meaningfully augment total rewards in some roles.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is consistently part of U.S. offerings. Feedback suggests this adds long‑term value to the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. employees commonly have around 20 days of PTO. Feedback suggests time off is a relative strength compared with other elements of the package.
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What We Do
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com) is a leading provider of cyber security solutions to governments and corporate enterprises globally. Check Point’s solutions protect customers from 5th generation cyber-attacks with an industry leading catch rate of malware, ransomware and advanced targeted threats. Check Point offers a multilevel security architecture, “Infinity Total Protection with Gen V advanced threat prevention”, this combined product architecture defends an enterprises’ cloud, network and mobile devices. Check Point provides the most comprehensive and intuitive one point of control security management system. Check Point protects over 100,000 organizations of all sizes.
