Senior PCB Design Engineer (m/f/x)

Lawo, based in Rastatt, Germany, is an innovative, leading supplier of professional audio, video and control solutions to the world-wide broadcast market. We develop and manufacture our products in Germany and support them with a global Customer Support Team.

GROW WITH US! To strengthen our team, we have an immediate opening for a

Senior PCB Design Engineer (m/f/x)

Join our R&D team and help develop next-generation professional audio, video, and broadcast products.

As a Senior PCB Design Engineer, you will transform complex electronic designs into reliable, manufacturable, and production-ready products. You will work closely with hardware, FPGA, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams on high-performance FPGA- and embedded-based systems.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement complex multilayer PCBs for FPGA- and embedded-based systems
• Create high-speed PCB layouts for interfaces such as DDR, Ethernet, PCIe, USB, LVDS, HDMI, DisplayPort, and comparable technologies
• Collaborate closely with hardware, FPGA, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams throughout product development
• Support PCB stack-up definition, impedance control, power distribution, and signal integrity best practices
• Apply EMC-conscious design principles to ensure robust and reliable products
• Optimize designs for manufacturability, assembly, testability, and series production together with our in-house production team
• Support prototype bring-up, troubleshooting, and layout-related debugging
• Maintain PCB libraries, design rules, layout standards, and manufacturing documentation
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of PCB design methods and development processes

YOUR PROFILE

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, PCB Design, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of experience in the PCB design of complex electronic products
• Strong knowledge of high-speed PCB design, including differential pair and DDR routing, length matching, controlled impedance, and return path optimization
• Good understanding of EMC-conscious PCB design
• Experience with Cadence Allegro, Altium Designer or a comparable EDA solution
• Understanding of embedded systems and FPGA-based designs
• Structured, quality-focused, and solution-oriented working style with strong teamwork and communication skills
• Good English skills; good German skills are an advantage, but not a mandatory requirement

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with EMC testing and compliance activities
• Experience with Signal Integrity and Power Integrity analysis
• Basic schematic design or hardware development knowledge
• Experience with DFM/DFA and electronic manufacturing processes
• Background in broadcast, professional audio/video, networking, telecommunications, or industrial electronics

OUR OFFER

• The opportunity to develop high-end FPGA-based systems for the professional broadcast industry
• Close collaboration between engineering and our in-house production team, enabling fast decision-making and efficient development processes
• A high level of ownership and influence over design quality, manufacturability, and production readiness
• A modern development environment with state-of-the-art measurement and test equipment
• Flexible working hours in a hybrid work model
• Global teamwork with more than 30 nationalities
• Taking ownership and responsibility instead of simply executing tasks
• Straightforward collaboration on an equal footing
• Corporate health management
• Lawo Academy: language courses and other professional development opportunities
• Technical equipment for mobile and remote working
• Access to a wide range of employee discounts
• Additional financial benefits
• E-bike leasing
• Charging stations for electric vehicles
• Daily meal options with a wide selection of dishes
• Ample parking spaces directly on site
• A workplace surrounded by nature, providing the perfect environment for active breaks
• Employee events
• Foosball table and a band rehearsal room
• ...