Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.

About the Opportunity

This role is part of the Life Fitness Electrical Engineering team and is responsible for designing and laying out printed circuit boards (PCBs) for internally developed hardware. In addition to PCB layout, this individual will serve as the librarian for our electrical EDA tools, managing schematic symbols, footprints, and related design assets.

This is a hybrid role , based out of our Nieto-Jones Performance Center in Schaumburg, IL. Team members work remotely on Mondays and Fridays, with in-office collaboration days Tuesday through Thursday.

As a Printed Circuit Board Designer, you will

Perform layout of printed circuit boards for various applications, including motor control, generator control, system interface, and touchscreen processors
Interface with design engineers to define and execute layout requirements and deliver high-quality, manufacturable designs
Create and manage all library parts in Altium Designer
Integrate Altium projects with Teamcenter (TC) for data management and version control
Generate final manufacturing packages including BOMs, Gerbers, and fabrication/assembly drawings
Provide layout feedback to minimize EMC risk and improve design performance
Define and refine processes between schematic and layout teams to ensure alignment and efficiency
Collaborate with mechanical engineers to meet form, fit, and function requirements for PCB assemblies
Act as the liaison between the electrical engineering team and supply chain stakeholders including procurement and supplier quality
Support Altium and Teamcenter installations and upgrades as needed

What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Printed Circuit Board Designer:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with 5+ years of relevant experience
3+ years of hands-on PCB layout experience across digital, analog, and power electronics
Proficiency in Altium Designer
Strong ability to interpret and work from electrical schematics
Demonstrated experience with standard PCB materials, multilayer stack-ups, and fabrication processes
Understanding of high-speed signal layout and impedance control techniques (field solver or similar tools)
Experience with matched pair routing for memory or high-speed communication systems
Familiarity with IPC standards and manufacturing requirements
Strong adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and technologies
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced product development environment

Why Life Fitness / Hammer Strength?

At Life Fitness, we believe in more than just making world-class fitness equipment—we believe in making a difference. Our values define how we work together:

We think customer first – Innovating and adapting to deliver best-in-class customer experiences.
We play as one team – Supporting one another and solving challenges together.
We raise the bar on fitness innovation – Staying ahead of the curve, never settling.
We persevere and get it done – Delivering on our promises with integrity and excellence.
We inspire healthier lives – Fostering wellness inside and outside the workplace.

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $78,800 - $114,200 annually.The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Life Fitness Schaumburg and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Want to take the next step in your career?

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment , recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through “@lifefitness.com” or "@indoorcycling.com" domain email addresses or “ lifefitness@myworkday.com ” for U.S. opportunities.

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.

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