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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
  • ...