Sr Designer, Printed Wiring Board
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Sr Designer, Printed Wiring Board is responsible for designing, developing, and documenting complex printed wiring board layouts supporting Masimo's medical device technologies. This role partners cross-functionally with Engineering teams to deliver high-performance, manufacturable electronic hardware from concept through production while serving as a technical resource for PCB design standards and best practices. This position reports to the Sr Manager, Technology Board and is part of the R&D Hardware Technology Boards team located in Irvine, CA and will be an on-site role.
Job description
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Design and develop complex multilayer printed wiring board layouts supporting new product development and sustaining engineering.
- Optimize board designs for electrical performance, manufacturability, reliability, cost, and product quality.
- Develop and maintain PCB design documentation, engineering releases, and manufacturing deliverables.
- Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Test (DFT), and applicable IPC standards throughout product development.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- 5+ yrs of printed wiring board (PCB/PWB) design experience in a product development environment
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
- Proficiency with PCB CAD tools (e.g., PADS, Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or equivalent)
- Experience designing multilayer, high-density, and mixed-signal circuit boards
- Knowledge of IPC standards, PCB manufacturing processes, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Experience in medical devices or other regulated industries
- Experience with rigid-flex PCB design, HDI technologies, and high-speed digital layouts
- Familiarity with signal integrity, power integrity, EMC/EMI, and mechanical integration
- Experience with database maintenance
Requirements
- 5+ yrs of printed wiring board (PCB/PWB) design experience in a product development environment
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
- Proficiency with PCB CAD tools (e.g., PADS, Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or equivalent)
- Experience designing multilayer, high-density, and mixed-signal circuit boards
- Knowledge of IPC standards, PCB manufacturing processes, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k)
- Bonus/incentive pay
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.