PCB CAD Designer

Summary
The PCB Design/Layout position involves utilizing preliminary schematics, part lists, board function descriptions, configuration options, and other early design information to develop a functional, manufacturable, and cost-effective PCB design. The candidate will collaborate with circuit designers, electrical and mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, and other design and production staff to create comprehensive documentation packages for PCB fabrication, assembly, and testing. Effective communication with both internal and external teams is essential.

Job Duties

• Design printed circuit boards for new products, such as RFID reader, IOT devices, and accessories boards.

• PCB Design Analog and Digital Circuits, Microprocessor, FPGA, DSP, Embedded System Design.
• RF Layout Design methods, Placement & Routing.
• Through Hole and Surface Mount technology.
• IPC Standards for Footprint Creation and Layout process.
• Hands-on experience in designing high-speed, multilayer PCB designs.

• Attention to detail to produce defect-free PCB designs within project timelines.
• Generate Gerber data and all necessary fabrication files.
• Create PCB footprints from manufacturers datasheets and maintain component library.

• Auto-routing the critical/ non-critical signals.

• Work with vendors and internal design and manufacturing teams to optimize material and manufacturing costs.
• Collaborate with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to optimize packaging, thermal, and electrical performance.
• Independently interpret electrical standards such as IEC, CSA, and UL (as pertaining to PCB design) and successfully implement in designs.
• DRC and Post-processing (Gerber Settings, FAB & Assembly files generation).

Education

• Associate degree in Design Drafting Technology or equivalent work experience

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in high-density analog, digital, UHF, and mixed-signal PCB layout.
• Expertise in designing and routing microprocessor-based PCBs, including PMICs, FPGAs, and voltage regulators.
• Proficient in Siemens PADS Professional Layout and PADS Logic CAD tools.
• Strong understanding of industry standards for PCB design, fabrication, assembly, and testing, as well as common DFM/DFT practices.
• Familiarity with RoHS, REACH, and WEEE compliance requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with PLM (Product Lifecyle Management tools). Experience with Omnify Empower PLM is a plus.
• Technician who has worked PCBA board bring-up and troubleshoots errors to fix.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong work ethic and a team player
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments with limited supervision
• Detail oriented
• Ordering components

Preferred Knowledge; Skills; & Abilities (KSA s)

• IPC CID
• Experience with SolidWorks, especially with regard to ECAD/MCAD interface and the use of STEP, DXF, IGES etc. files.
• Experience with optimal layout for EMI minimization.