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PCB CAD Design Specialist

Main locations:

Ville Saint-Laurent, Quebec, CA

Job Type: Full-time

Workplace type: Hybrid

Offer number: 5381

EXFO develops smarter test, monitoring and analytics solutions for the global communications industry. We are trusted advisers to fixed and mobile network operators, hyper-scalers and leaders in the manufacturing, development and research sector. They count on us to deliver superior visibility and insights into network performance, service reliability and user experience. Building on over 35 years of innovation, EXFO’s unique blend of equipment, software and services enable faster, more confident transformations related to 5G, cloud-native and fiber optic networks.

Since our beginnings in 1985, diversity has been one of EXFO's core values, fostering an inclusive corporate culture. We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experience into a culture that values innovative ideas, teamwork, and a customer- and market-focused approach. We seek the active contribution of everyone, with respect for the individual, the environment and the community. This is how we fulfill our purpose: to ensure the connected world meets the highest expectations, to bring together people, communities and businesses.

EXFO develops smarter network test, monitoring, and analytics solutions for the world’s leading telecommunications service providers, network equipment manufacturers, and web-scale companies—and we love what we do!

With nearly 1,900 employees in more than 25 countries, EXFO is the world’s number one provider of fiber optic test solutions and has the largest active assurance deployment. Our broad portfolio of intelligent hardware and software solutions enables our customers’ network transformations related to fiber, 5G, virtualization, and big data analytics.

We are always looking for top talent to help us lead the way in a thriving industry with unlimited opportunities.

Job Summary

As a PCB CAD Specialist at EXFO, you will play a key role in designing printed circuit board (PCB) layouts and component placements used in our test and measurement products for the telecommunications industry. You will work closely with design and simulation engineers to define optimal routing strategies, via structures, and layer stackups that meet high-speed signal integrity requirements while ensuring manufacturability. You will then implement these strategies using Siemens/Mentor CAD tools.

Your work will directly contribute to the development of advanced PCB technologies delivering very high-speed performance (up to 448 Gbps).

Key Responsibilities

Assist engineering teams in creating electronic components, symbols, and PCB footprints.
Collaborate with engineers to analyze and propose routing strategies, via structures, and layer stackups optimized for high-speed signal performance.
Work closely with the mechanical engineering team to define products that account for key mechanical considerations such as dimensional constraints, thermal management, and overall mechanical robustness.
Collaborate with PCB manufacturing partners to review, understand, and challenge DFM (Design for Manufacturability) requirements.
Work with simulation specialists to develop effective PCB design strategies that meet performance goals while considering DFM constraints.
Prepare and deliver complete PCB design packages for fabrication and assembly.
Coordinate with internal assembly and process specialists to ensure compliance with DFA (Design for Assembly) guidelines.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of signal integrity in PCB design.
Excellent understanding of power integrity for multi-power-source systems.
Proficiency with PCB design tools (Siemens/Mentor Graphics).
Experience with high-speed routing, ideally 28 Gbps and above (EXFO designs currently reach 106 Gbps / 212 Gbps).
Knowledge of product lifecycle management tools and practices (BOM, ECO/ECR change management).
Good understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles.

Profile

Curious, detail-oriented, and passionate about high-speed PCB design.
Motivated by achieving challenging design goals.
Autonomous, organized, and capable of effectively managing priorities.
Strong team player in a multidisciplinary environment.
Bilingual (French and English).

Requirements

College diploma in electronics or equivalent.
8+ years of R&D experience, primarily in PCB design.
Legal authorization to work in Canada.

EXFO is an equal opportunity employer

Diversity is an asset that has made EXFO strong since its inception because it enriches us. For more information about diversity and inclusion at EXFO, read our DEI Statement.

For positions located in Quebec, the language requirement is French. However, in the context where the incumbent evolves in an international work environment and where the activities take place mainly outside Quebec, we favor bilingualism as a linguistic requirement.

Do you have questions about this career opportunity or our hiring process? Contact us at careers@exfo.com or, if you are applying for a job located in Mexico, at mexico-careers@exfo.com.

Thank you for your interest in EXFO!