Job Details

PCB Architect

Location: Irvine, California

Industry: Medical Devices (Global Aesthetic & Surgical Market)

About Us

ELIXIR MD Inc. is a fast-growing fully integrated medical device innovator, headquartered in Irvine, CA, with a proud Made in the USA ethos. Our manufacturing, supply, sales, and support operations are global, with sales in 22 countries (and growing). Our flagship device is transforming the way plastic surgeons practice worldwide. With rapid adoption, global expansion, and highly specialized logistics for a growing portfolio of devices, we are looking for a full-time PCB Artwork Engineer to help design, control, and optimize the embedded intelligence that powers our next-generation platforms.

Position Summary

The PCB Architect at ELIXIR MD will be responsible for leading the design, development, and optimization of printed circuit boards (PCBs) that power ELIXIR MD's advanced medical devices responsible for creating, optimizing, and maintaining PCB layouts that support ELIXIR's medical device platforms. The role requires close collaboration with electrical, firmware, and mechanical engineers to ensure that PCB designs meet electrical, mechanical, and thermal performance requirements, as well as regulatory and manufacturability standards. The engineer will manage ECAD data, generate fabrication and assembly outputs, and contribute to supplier coordination for prototype and production builds

Key Responsibilities

• Design, layout, and document complex printed circuit boards (PCBs)
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and firmware engineers to ensure optimal board architecture and integration.
• Manage component selection, placement, routing, and layer stack-up to achieve performance, cost, and manufacturability goals.
• Conduct design and schematic reviews, signal integrity analysis, and verification testing to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Ensure all PCB designs meet FDA, ISO 13485, and EMC/EMI compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain design documentation, including schematics, fabrication drawings, Gerber files, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Interface with PCB fabricators, assemblers, and vendors to address design issues, improve manufacturability, and optimize yield.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with PCB layout tools (Altium Designer, KiCad, Allegro, or similar).
• Understanding of PCB stack-up design, impedance control, grounding, and power distribution.
• Familiarity with high-current LED driver, power supply, and mixed-signal board design.
• Knowledge of Gerber generation, manufacturing tolerances, and IPC standards.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and PCB vendors.
• Ability to interpret schematics, mechanical drawings, and assembly documentation.
• Familiarity with ECAD data management and revision control (PDM, Git).
• Detail-oriented and organized approach to documentation and release management.
• Excellent collaboration and communication across cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity in a prototype-driven environment.

Education & Experience



• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in PCB design and layout, preferably within medical device or regulated industries.
• Proficiency with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or Mentor Graphics.
• Strong understanding of high-speed design, signal integrity, impedance control, and power distribution.
• Knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFT (Design for Testability) principles.
• Experience working with regulatory compliance standards (FDA, ISO, IEC, EMC/EMI).
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple design projects in a fast-paced, innovative environment