PCB Design Engineer Careers at Analog Devices in Durham, North Carolina
Overview: Powering the Future of Datacenter Infrastructure
Analog Devices stands at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, bridging the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With over $9 billion in revenue and 24,000 employees worldwide, we're not just building chips—we're powering the datacenters that define modern computing. In Durham, North Carolina, our PCB Design Engineers within the Datacenter Infrastructure team play a pivotal role in creating next-generation power modules and systems that keep the world's data flowing reliably and efficiently.
Datacenter infrastructure represents the backbone of our digital economy. From massive hyperscale facilities to edge computing nodes, these environments demand PCBs that can handle extreme power densities, maintain signal integrity at multi-gigabit speeds, and survive the thermal rigors of 24/7 operation. As a PCB Design Engineer at Analog Devices in Durham, you'll layout complex multi-layer boards for power delivery systems, employing cutting-edge techniques in stack-up design, via optimization, and signal isolation that directly impact datacenter efficiency and reliability.
Durham's strategic location in the Research Triangle Park positions Analog Devices at the epicenter of technological innovation. Surrounded by Duke University, North Carolina State University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, our Durham facility attracts top engineering talent and fosters collaboration with academia and industry leaders. Here, PCB design isn't just a job—it's a mission-critical function that enables Analog Devices to deliver solutions combating climate change through energy-efficient datacenter technologies while supporting advancements in AI, cloud computing, and digital healthcare.
A Day in the Life of a PCB Design Engineer in Durham
Your morning begins with a stand-up meeting with the Datacenter Solutions team, reviewing progress on critical power module layouts. You'll dive into Allegro, routing high-current power planes while meticulously controlling impedance for high-speed digital interfaces. Mid-morning brings collaboration with the signal integrity team, running IR drop simulations and TDR analysis to validate your stack-up choices.
Lunch in the Durham campus cafeteria offers networking opportunities with colleagues from mixed-signal design, packaging engineering, and systems architecture. The afternoon focuses on manufacturability—working with our CAM engineers to optimize drill files and panelization while addressing fab house feedback on via reliability. Before end-of-day, you'll prepare layout review slides for tomorrow's peer review, documenting your design decisions on dielectric selection, lamination sequences, and DFM optimizations.
This rhythm repeats with variety: one week you might be tackling a 40-layer SiP for liquid-cooled rack power delivery; the next, optimizing a compact laminate for edge AI inference servers. Travel to assembly partners (up to 20%) provides hands-on factory floor experience, ensuring your designs transition flawlessly from silicon to system.
Why Durham, North Carolina? The Perfect Tech Ecosystem
Durham combines Southern charm with Silicon Valley innovation. The Research Triangle Park—home to 300+ companies and 55,000 workers—creates unmatched networking opportunities. Living costs 30% below national averages while offering proximity to pristine beaches (2 hours) and Appalachian mountains (3 hours). Duke University's basketball culture and vibrant food scene (from farm-to-table Southern cuisine to international fusion) make Durham endlessly appealing.
For engineers, RTP means collaboration with Cree, IBM, Cisco, and startups born from university research. Analog Devices' Durham campus features state-of-the-art labs, fitness centers, and shuttle services, creating an ideal work environment. North Carolina's business-friendly climate, combined with no state tax on Social Security benefits and reasonable property taxes, makes long-term career growth financially rewarding.
Career Growth: From PCB Layout to Technical Leadership
Analog Devices invests heavily in talent development. PCB Design Engineers in Durham follow clear career ladders: Senior PCB Designer → Principal Layout Engineer → Technical Lead → Engineering Manager. Many advance into packaging architecture, systems engineering, or product definition roles. Our tuition reimbursement program supports advanced degrees from nearby universities, while internal rotations expose you to Analog Devices' full technology portfolio.
Mentorship programs pair you with senior architects who've shipped products powering million-server datacenters. Technical excellence is rewarded through our Individual Contributor track, where Principal Engineers influence corporate roadmap decisions and represent Analog Devices at industry conferences like DesignCon and IPC Expo.
Rewards: Compensation That Reflects Your Impact
PCB Design Engineers at Analog Devices in Durham earn $110,000-$165,000 base salary, plus performance bonuses, RSUs, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Our total rewards package includes comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) match up to 5%, and relocation assistance. Unique perks like on-site fitness classes, technical conference attendance, and volunteer time off distinguish us from competitors.
Durham's cost of living advantage means your compensation stretches further—median home prices 40% below Bay Area equivalents, with excellent schools and safe neighborhoods. Long-term employees benefit from our tenure recognition program, sabbatical eligibility after 7 years, and generous parental leave policies supporting work-life balance.
Culture: Innovation Meets Collaboration
Analog Devices' "Ahead of What's Possible" culture thrives in Durham. Cross-functional teams break bread together in our innovation cafes, fostering the serendipitous conversations that spark breakthroughs. Our engineers enjoy autonomy balanced with clear objectives, supported by world-class EDA tools and in-house simulation farms.
Diversity drives innovation—our teams reflect the global talent pool powering datacenters worldwide. ERGs for women in engineering, veterans, and LGBTQ+ employees create belonging. Friday tech talks feature everything from quantum computing to sustainable packaging, keeping you at technology's leading edge.
Apply Now: Join the Datacenter Revolution
Ready to layout the PCBs powering tomorrow's datacenters? Analog Devices seeks PCB Design Engineers with Allegro expertise, signal integrity knowledge, and DFM passion. US Citizens, Permanent Residents, and protected individuals preferred due to export regulations. Apply today to shape the infrastructure enabling AI, cloud computing, and edge intelligence.
Required: Bachelor's in ECE/equivalent, PCB layout experience, Allegro proficiency, travel willingness (10-20%). Preferred: PADS, power simulation, multi-layer stack-up expertise, datacenter exposure.
