Printed Circuit Board Design Engineer
Mercor
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Job Description
About Mercor
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position Overview
The Printed Circuit Board Design Engineer (also referred to as Electrical Design Engineer) is a contract role focused on managing electrical components for AR wearables and small electrical systems. The role involves full ownership of PCB fabrication including schematics, layouts, and collaboration with vendors.
Role Responsibilities
- Manage electrical parts and components in AR wearables.
- Work outside standard hours to collaborate with APAC vendors.
- Handle end-to-end PCB fabrication process from design to vendor approval.
- Lead design releases for flex and multi-layer boards from inception to production.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop flexible and rigid circuit boards.
- Oversee SMT and FATP builds ensuring schedule, quality, and yield optimization.
Qualifications
Must-Have: Direct experience in design releases for flex and MLB boards, managing SMT and FATP builds, and APAC contract manufacturer management.
Preferred: Experience with AR wearable device development, small electrical component integration, and advanced PCB fabrication techniques.
Compensation & Legal
Compensation is $90–$110/hour. Qualified applicants will be considered for assignment per relevant Fair Chance ordinances.
Application Process & Resources
Complete your application by uploading your resume, engaging in an AI interview, and submitting the required form. For more details, visit Mercor Talent Docs. For help, email support@mercor.com.
Key skills/competency
- PCB fabrication
- Electrical design
- SMT
- FATP
- Flex circuits
- MLB
- APAC vendor management
- AR wearables
- Component integration
- Schematic design
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Customize your resume: Tailor skills to PCB design and electrical engineering.
- Highlight contract expertise: Emphasize experience in similar roles.
- Review Mercor details: Understand company culture and investor news.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Focus on PCB fabrication and design challenges.
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