About this role
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 PCB Layouter (m/f/x) YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES With a focus on high-speed PCB layout for embedded and FPGA-based systems, you will develop sophisticated hardware platforms for the professional audio and video broadcast industry while working closely with our in-house production team. - Design and develop complex multilayer PCBs for FPGA- and embedded-based systems - Create high-speed layouts for FPGA interfaces, including: - DDR3 / DDR4 / LPDDR memory interfaces - High-speed SerDes interfaces (e.g., SDI, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet) - LVDS, MIPI, PCIe, and USB - Collaborate closely with FPGA and embedded software/hardware development teams - Work directly with our in-house production team on: - Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) - Manufacturing processes, PCB assembly, and testability - Optimize PCB layouts for volume production, manufacturability, and product quality - Perform and evaluate Signal Integrity and Power Integrity simulations - Define PCB stack-ups, layer structures, controlled impedances, and power distribution concepts - Ensure compliance with EMC, ESD, and reliability requirements - Prepare and maintain manufacturing, assembly, and test documentation - Support prototype bring-up, hardware debugging, and transition to volume production YOUR PROFILE - Degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable qualification - Several years of experience in PCB layout design for FPGA- and embedded-based systems - Strong knowledge of high-speed PCB design principles, including: - DDR Routing - Differential pair routing - Length matching - Return path optimization - Proficiency with PCB design tools (experience with Cadence Allegro is preferred) - Experience with SI and PI simulation tools (e.g., Ansys SIwave and AEDT/HFSS, or equivalent) - Solid understanding of FPGA architectures, I/O banks, clocking, and power distribution concepts - Experience collaborating closely with manufacturing and production teams is highly desirable - Knowledge of broadcast, video, or professional audio systems is an advantage - Structured, quality-focused working style with strong communication skills - Excellent English language skills; German and additional languages are considered an advantage 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 - A highly motivated team and an international working environment - Flexible working hours and up to three days of remote work per week - Competitive salary and an attractive benefits package - Company pension scheme - Language courses and other training opportunities - Daily catered meals with a wide selection of dishes - A rooftop terrace for breaks and informal meetings - Employee events - Table football and a band rehearsal room - E-Bike Leasing - ... Ergänzende Informationen: Homeoffice: Umfang: Maximal 70% Anforderungen an den Bewerber: Zwingend erforderlich: Leiterplatten-Designsysteme (PCB-Design)