PCB Designer

Job Summary:

PCB Designer II/III works with Engineers to create engineering drawings per requirements. They participate support in the design of new products, support fabrication of new products, and assist with resolving manufacturing problems of mature products. PCB Designer II/III is responsible for creating layout with supporting documentation, incorporating drawing changes, and assuring the integrity and accuracy of product documentation. The overall objective is to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Prepare drawings to a high degree of specialization in either electrical, mechanical, or electro-mechanical types
• Incorporate engineering change orders and perform associated documentation package revisions
• Support and understand drawing schematics, fabrication, and assembly documentation
• Participate in design reviews
• Utilize current techniques and maintain a working knowledge of governing industry practices, government standards and specifications, MIL-STD, and IPC
• Provide updates to internal documents as industry standards evolve.
• Review sketches, layouts, engineering circuit and mechanical designs, customer requirements and specifications
• Perform design reviews on designs created by lower-level designers
• Perform or assist with selection and procurement of materials and purchased custom and/or off-the-shelf parts
• Visualize component placement and interconnectivity
• Automate repetitive tasks with scripts.
• Coordinate with engineers and other personnel necessary to ensure correct designs, preparation and release of drawings, and timely deliveries to support a project
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with others
• Field questions from fabrication and assembly vendors
• Mentor less experienced designers in best practices

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

• Level II – 3+ years of experience with PCB layout and design specifically in the Aerospace defense industry.
• Level III – 5+ years of experience with PCB layout and design specifically in the Aerospace defense industry.
• Experience managing ECAD symbol, part, and footprint libraries.
• Experience in products development for aerospace industry.
• Must have experience in the design and development of: Analog and digital circuitry, Programmable and discrete logic. 

Knowledge:

• Experience with Altium design application. 
• Proficient in creating fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Strong understanding of digital, analog, mixed-signal, power supply, and high-speed designs
• Experience working directly with fabrication and assembly vendors.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics, and written work instructions. 
• Proficiency with industry drawing standards (ex. MIL-STD, IPC). 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and organize complete drawing packages for design projects. 
• Ability to check materials and components selected. 
• Ability to create complex designs with strong attention to detail. 
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Ability to appropriately prioritize tasks. 
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work to assigned due dates. 
• Ability to present on technical subjects. 
• Ability to teach Designer skills to other personnel.

Skills:

• Good technical writing and verbal communication skills with proficient computer skills in common office software programs.
• Demonstration of a very cooperative, helpful attitude. Team members in all areas of the facility will be required to aid in developing a positive relationship between Engineering and all plant levels.
• Occasional travel to customer and supplier facilities for technical interchange meetings, design reviews, product support, and technical seminars.

Education: 

• AA degree in technically oriented discipline (Engineering Technology, Math, CAD, etc.)