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PCB Designer, Proto

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1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Design
  • San Francisco
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need 5+ years PCB design experience, expertise in Altium, knowledge of IPC guidelines, eCAD management, and PLM tools. RF/high-speed design and thermal techniques are a plus.
  • You will design and release rigid and flexible PCBs, manage libraries, ensure compliance with standards, collaborate with engineers, and communicate with vendors on DFM for bitcoin products.

Requirements

  • 5+ years PCB design experience
  • Demonstrated expertise with Altium CAD system, library management and design release process for high-volume product manufacturing
  • Ability to read and understand part specification and mechanical drawings
  • Experience with eCAD database management
  • Experience with IPC guidelines and various PCB and FPC technologies
  • Ability to read schematics and have working knowledge of electronics principles and basic circuit operation
  • Experience with PLM (product lifecycle management) practices and PLM tools such as Agile or Arena
  • Even Better:
  • Experience with Altium Designer
  • Experience with RF and high speed PCB design using controlled impedances
  • Experience with high power and thermal design techniques
  • Hands-on Electrical Engineering experience
  • Some background in mechanical assembly/fabrication
  • Experience with PCB DFM for high volume consumer products

Responsibilities

  • Generate and release rigid and flexible printed circuit designs for a variety of bitcoin mining and wallet products
  • Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and factory testing engineers to design hardware for said products
  • Create and manage schematic, symbol, footprint libraries, and design templates
  • Help maintain and enhance our component library
  • Review and ensure all parts conform to IPC, manufacturer and company standards
  • Communicate with fab and assembly vendors on DFM
  • Work with our internal ASIC design team to influence chip and chip packaging design to better meet the needs of PCB layout

FAQs

What is the primary role of the PCB Designer at Proto?

The primary role of the PCB Designer at Proto is to design printed circuit boards (PCBs) for high power mining systems and embedded Linux controllers, working closely with the Electrical Engineering, Product Design, and Manufacturing Test Engineering teams to create reliable and innovative bitcoin mining products.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

The position requires a minimum of 5+ years of PCB design experience.

What CAD software is essential for this job?

Demonstrated expertise with the Altium CAD system is essential for this job, along with experience in library management and the design release process for high-volume product manufacturing.

What types of products will the PCB Designer be working on?

The PCB Designer will work on a variety of bitcoin mining products, including high power mining systems and the Bitkey self-custody bitcoin wallet.

What qualifications are considered even better for this role?

Qualifications that are considered even better for this role include experience with Altium Designer, RF and high-speed PCB design, high power and thermal design techniques, hands-on Electrical Engineering experience, background in mechanical assembly/fabrication, and experience with PCB DFM for high volume consumer products.

Will the PCB Designer need to communicate with external vendors?

Yes, the PCB Designer will need to communicate with fabrication and assembly vendors regarding Design for Manufacturing (DFM) standards.

Is experience with IPC guidelines important for this role?

Yes, experience with IPC guidelines and various PCB and FPC technologies is important for ensuring all parts conform to industry standards.

What kind of teamwork will the PCB Designer engage in?

The PCB Designer will work closely with electrical, mechanical, and factory testing engineers to design hardware and ensure that it meets functional and manufacturing requirements.

What additional skills related to product lifecycle management are beneficial for this position?

Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) practices and tools such as Agile or Arena is beneficial for this position.

What is the main focus of Proto as a company?

Proto is focused on accelerating the world's transition to an open economy through products that increase access and independence, particularly in the cryptocurrency space with innovations like the Bitkey bitcoin wallet and decentralized bitcoin mining solutions.

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Technology
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2009
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Block is Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, TBD, and our foundational teams such as Counsel, Finance, and People that provide guidance at the corporate level. These are our building blocks, united by our shared purpose of economic empowerment. Together we’re creating tools to help expand access to the economy. Square helps sellers more easily run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services.Cash App is focused on redefining the world’s relationship with money by making it more relatable, instantly available, and universally accessible. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source projects that advance the use of Bitcoin as a tool for economic empowerment.TIDAL is a global platform for musicians and their fans that uses unique content, experiences, and services to bring fans closer to the artists they love and give artists the tools to succeed as entrepreneurs.TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution. Together, we’re working to help our diverse audiences — sellers, individuals, artists, fans, developers, and all the people in between — overcome barriers to access the economy.