Printed Circuit Board Layout Designer

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Job Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented early-career Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer to join our Digital Hardware Design team and contribute to the development of next-generation wireless base-station radios. The role focuses on PCB layout for digital and RF hardware designs within radio development.
This position is based at the Ericsson R&D Center in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In this role, the designer will create PCB layouts of varying complexity using Cadence Allegro, while learning and applying industry best practices in layout execution, documentation, manufacturability, and cross-site collaboration.
This is a growth-oriented role intended for candidates who want to build their professional career in layout design and who demonstrate strong fundamentals, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and adapt to evolving design flows.
Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the hardware design team throughout product development phases to prepare PCB layouts and component placement based on schematics, design rules, and documented processes.
• Implement PCB layouts using Cadence Allegro for multi-layer digital and RF-mixed designs under guidance from senior designers.
• Ensure layout designs meet electrical, mechanical, manufacturability, and documentation requirements.
• Generate PCB output files for Design for Manufacturing (DFM) review and for submission to PCB vendors for fabrication.
• Collaborate with Ericsson internal DFM teams to ensure compliance with Ericsson Design for Assembly (DFA) and DFM practices.
• Maintain accurate, traceable, and synchronized layout data, including design files, releases, and supporting documentation, in accordance with defined documentation structures and revision rules.
• Participate in design reviews and address review feedback in a timely and structured manner.
• Proactively communicate design risks, uncertainties, or challenges that may impact schedule, quality, or cost to the Board Prime or Board Team Lead.
• Support cost-, schedule-, and quality-driven design activities by considering manufacturability, panelization, materials, and supplier constraints during layout execution.
• Continuously develop PCB layout skills through research, training, and hands-on learning, including exposure to new tools, technologies, and evolving design methodologies.
• Work closely and interact with global Ericsson teams across Europe and Asia, following standardized ways of working.

Join our Team
Skills:

• Basic to intermediate experience in PCB layout using Cadence Allegro PCB Designer.
• Understanding of multi-layer PCB layout concepts, including routing, planes, vias, and stack-ups.
• Fundamental knowledge of mixed-signal PCB layout concepts.
• Fundamental understanding of high-speed digital layout principles (e.g., impedance control, length matching, DDR-class interfaces).
• Fundamental understanding of RF circuit layout concepts.
• Familiarity with power and protection circuits is an advantage.
• Exposure to constraint-driven design and the Cadence Constraint Manager is a plus.
• Ability to follow structured design processes and documentation rules with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset when working with cross-functional and cross-site teams.
• Good problem-solving ability, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work within defined project schedules and raise issues proactively.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Masters's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent (early-career candidates are encouraged to apply).
• Academic, co-op, internship, or early professional experience in PCB layout design is required; industrial experience is an advantage.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn, accept feedback, and continuously improve technical and process-related skills.

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?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives 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.
If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [email protected].
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
Primary country and city: Canada (CA) || Ottawa (Country/ City)
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Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
The salary range for this position is $85,000-$111,300
Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of 3 medical and dental plan options that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Core level coverage is paid for fully by Ericsson.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Ericsson's Group Retirement & Savings Program offers an automatic 2% company contribution into the Pension Plan. Ericsson also offers a 50% match of employee's contribution into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% of the employee's contribution (maximum of 4% match). This leads to a total company contribution potential of 6%. Employees will also basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two-times annual base pay at no cost, as well as short-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 18 days of accrued vacation, at least 3personal days, minimum 10 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and sick days. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, wellness account, and recognition programs.