PCB Staff Design Engineer

In this role, the PCB Staff Design Engineer will design moderate to complex printed circuit board (PCB) layouts in the domain of Digital, Analog, Power & RF interconnect applications. This includes responsibility for circuit board layout conceptualization (CAD application using Siemens Xpedition, PADs, or Cadence Allegro tool sets), detailed design activities, and value engineering in support of internal company programs.

Areas of emphasis/focus include physical design

(CAD implementation)/documentation utilizing best practices of electrical IPC standards/methodologies with an experienced approach to manufacturing and sustaining maintenance of legacy design projects. Complementary support provided by a combination of Management, Field Application Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and NPI Manufacturing teams.

Job Function:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• PCB concept sketches for assistance in design layout estimating
• PCB design suggestions/trade-offs regarding initial engineering inputs
• Support changes to existing schematic diagrams using
• Place and route components ensuring that all electrical and physical specifications meet the detailed design requirements for each PCB design. Utilization of Siemens Xpedition/PAD’s and/or Cadence Allegro required
• Participate in design reviews, interface with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing and process engineers to design proto-type and production printed circuit boards in accordance with company standards and quality procedures
• Collaborate on assigned projects closely with Si (Signal Integrity) or various engineering disciplines, fellow designers and Program
• Provide layout feedback to design engineers as needed to ensure functionality and manufacturability of PCB designs
• Create fabrication and assembly drawings (AutoCAD 2023), parts list & incorporate changes to existing design documentation. Create and maintain component libraries
• Generate all output files (ODB++, Bill of Materials & PCB/CCA documentation) required for the manufacture of the board and assembly
• Maintain change (PCN) responsibilities on re-design and documentation updates
• Product safety and EMI consideration during eCAD layout (UL, CSA, NEBS, Etc.)Standardization of electrical components and eCAD libraries utilizing IPC or vendor-specific standards.
• Demonstrated experience with RF PCB routing complexities.
• Implement layout rules for RF transmission lines (Micro-strip & Coplanar Waveguide), signal line isolation practices, via fencing & unique RF routing structures

Job Requirement:

Education and Experience:

Education: Minimum Associates in Electrical Design/Drafting or BS in Electronic Technology. Related eCAD training certification/career experience will be considered in lieu of a degreed program with 10 year experience.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years’ experience with primary hands-on demonstrated proficiency of Siemens PAD’s (VX2.8 or later), Siemen’s Xpedition (VX2.14 or later) and/or Cadence Allegro/OrCAD (17.4 or later) product experience is required. Comprehensive understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering design practices related to printed circuit board electrical drafting and fabrication drawing creation experience is essential. Necessary familiarities with electrical design utilizing IPC standards, IAW IPC-2221/3 and associated specs is critical. Knowledge and methodology utilizing standard IPC Class III approach to design and manufacturing concerns is also necessary. BS or related degree in engineering or a related discipline