Job#: 3047654 Job Description: Printed Circuit Drafter / Detail Drafter
Location: Linthicum, MD
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite
Overview
Our client is seeking a Printed Circuit Drafter / Detail Drafter to support the development of detailed drawings, layouts, schematics, and documentation for printed circuit boards (PCBs), electro-mechanical assemblies, and related hardware systems.
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with engineers, designers, and manufacturing teams to create and maintain technical documentation that supports the design, fabrication, assembly, and inspection of complex electronic products. The ideal candidate will have a strong drafting background, knowledge of military drawing standards, and experience supporting printed wiring board and electro-mechanical hardware development.
Key Responsibilities
- Create detailed and assembly drawings for complex printed circuits, electro-mechanical equipment, and related hardware.
- Prepare schematic, logic, wiring, and electrical diagrams from layouts and engineering instructions.
- Develop detail drawings and assembly documentation from layouts, sketches, and general engineering guidance.
- Determine required drawing documentation and identify additional information needed to complete assignments.
- Create layouts for assemblies including:
- Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCAs)
- Chassis and Panels
- Substrates
- Multichip Hybrid Packages (MHPs)
- Power Hybrid Packages (PHPs)
- Striplines and related hardware
- Apply design and engineering principles to develop manufacturable component and assembly drawings.
- Support creation of fabrication and manufacturing aids as required.
- Produce electrical diagrams for both simple and complex electrical systems.
- Incorporate engineering changes and revision notices into mechanical and electrical drawings.
- Coordinate drawing updates with engineering teams and fellow drafters.
- Interpret customer, vendor, and internal engineering drawings to support design activities.
- Obtain technical information from standards, specifications, engineering handbooks, supplier documentation, and company procedures.
- Recommend materials, manufacturing processes, and design approaches.
- Ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all assigned drawings and documentation.
- Support design reviews and engineering documentation activities as needed.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Associate Degree in Design Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field OR equivalent professional drafting experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of drafting experience as a Detail Drafter or equivalent technical drafting role.
- Coursework in at least two of the following areas:
- Algebra
- Geometry (Plane and Solid)
- Trigonometry
- Physics
- Experience creating detailed mechanical and/or electrical drawings.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of drafting principles, standards, and design practices.
- Familiarity with manufacturing, fabrication, inspection, and assembly processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting printed circuit board (PCB) and printed wiring assembly (PWA) design documentation.
- Working knowledge of DoD drawing requirements and military specifications.
- Experience with:
- Electro-mechanical assemblies
- PCB fabrication and assembly processes
- Wiring and schematic documentation
- Engineering change management
- Familiarity with:
- Configuration Control Board (CCB) processes
- Engineering documentation standards
- Manufacturing support documentation
- Strong attention to detail and document quality control.
- Ability to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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