Job Description

For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career!

We have a fantastic opportunity for a PCB Designer to join our team based in our Austin facility. You will be working with a diverse range of cross functional groups in a truly global environment, with exceptional benefits available in return. This is a great opportunity to be part of an organization operating at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, working on exciting products. In this role, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to receive design specifications and complete designs primarily for Applications, Validation, Reliability and ATE PCB requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design and layout of multi‑layer printed circuit boards under the guidance of senior PCB designers.
• Assist in translating schematics and design requirements into manufacturable PCB layouts.
• Perform basic routing tasks, including controlled‑impedance traces, differential pairs, and simple length matching following established design guidelines.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) guidelines with mentoring and review support.
• Generate PCB fabrication and assembly outputs such as Gerber files, ODB++, and basic drawings.
• Participate in internal design reviews and incorporate feedback to improve layout quality.
• Collaborate with hardware, applications, validation, and mechanical engineering teams to support overall project goals.
• Maintain design documentation and follow internal PCB design standards and best practices.

Skills and Qualifications:

Education and Skills

• AAS Degree or 2‑year technical degree or equivalent education in electronics, engineering technology, or a related field.
• Entry‑level experience or internship/co‑op experience in PCB layout or electronics design.
• Exposure to industry‑standard ECAD tools such as Cadence Allegro, Altium Designer, or Siemens/Mentor Graphics.
• Basic understanding of PCB fundamentals, including- multi-layer stack-ups, common via types, mixed-signal layout concepts.
• Familiarity with IPC standards and general DFM principles.
• Ability to follow established processes and work from defined design specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn through feedback and mentoring.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
• Internship, academic, or project experience with PCB fabrication or assembly workflows.
• Introductory exposure to: HDI concepts, Fine‑pitch components such as QFNs or WLCSPs
• Familiarity with ATE, evaluation boards, or hardware used for validation or reliability testing is a plus but not required.
• Interest in learning automation or AI‑assisted tools to improve design efficiency over time.

Closing from Default - Austin, TX - No Sponsorship Available
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.
Cirrus Logic strives to select the best qualified applicant for any opening. Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.