Job Description

PCB Artwork Engineer

Location: Irvine, CA (In office only; No remote/hybrid)

Company: ELIXIR MD Inc.

Industry: Medical Devices (Global Aesthetic & Surgical Markets)

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 Junior Firmware Engineer to help design, control, and optimize the embedded intelligence that powers our next-generation platforms.

Position Summary

The PCB Artwork Engineer at ELIXIR MD is 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

• Create and update PCB layouts from schematic input (using Altium Designer, KiCad, or similar).
• Collaborate and work with engineers to ensure accurate component placement, routing, and stack-up design.
• Apply DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFT (Design for Testability) principles for PCB builds.
• Generate and review Gerber files, drill drawings, pick-and-place data, and fabrication documentation.
• Perform design rule checks (DRC) and electrical rule checks (ERC) to ensure layout quality.
• Support prototype board assembly and coordinate with PCB vendors and assemblers.
• Participate in schematic capture, BOM validation, and version control for ECAD data.
• Assist in reverse-engineering legacy PCB boards when no design data is available.
• Work with mechanical engineers to ensure mechanical fit, connector alignment, and thermal design compliance.
• Support ECO/ECN processes, documentation updates, and configuration control under ISO 13485.

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 Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 1–3 years of PCB layout and artwork experience (internship or professional).
• Experience with medical device, LED, or power electronics preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 documentation and DMR/DHF workflows is a plus.

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