Associate Design Engineer, PWB Design

Moog • Buffalo, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Space Sector of Moog’s Space and Defense Group (SDG) designs and manufactures systems to survive the harsh environments of space travel. As an industry leader in space avionics, actuation and mechanisms, propulsion, power, structures, and shock and vibration control, Moog has been committed to the space industry for more than 60 years and Moog products have been to every planet. Our team in the Space Sector’s Actuation and Avionics Business Unit is looking for an Associate Design Engineer, PWB Design to design complex, multilayer, high density, high power, high voltage, and thermally challenging Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs) and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) for NASA, military, and commercial space applications. You will report to the Electronics Packaging Manager and work within program teams to design and produce final drawings and data including Schematics, Master Pattern (Artwork), PWB, CCA, Bill of Materials (BOM) and manufacturing data, developed and dependent on Schematic input, PWB layout input and 3D/Solid models working independently or in conjunction with others. This position requires a high degree of foresight and creativity, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a cross functional team to anticipate and solve unprecedented engineering problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Technology Degree (BT) in Electrical Engineering or other relevant Engineering degree OR an Associate’s Degree in a technical Major and at least 2 years of Printed Wiring Board Layout Design and Drafting experience.
• Working knowledge of engineering principles, documentation standards, and drafting practices, including spatial visualization.
• Possess understanding of electronic circuits, electrical component properties, electronic packaging, PWB and CCA materials, as well comprehensive knowledge of, and the capability to design to the requirements of IPC, Space, Military and Commercial standards and specifications.
• Advanced experience and knowledge schematic entry and PWB layout/route.
• Working knowledge of configuration management control of product design.

Nice To Haves

• Utilization of OrCAD Schematic Entry and Cadence Allegro PWB layout ECAD design software is desirable.
• Prior experience in the Aerospace industry is preferred.
• IPC CID and/or CID+ certification a plus
• Experience using Siemens NX 3D MCAD software or Solidworks is a plus.
• Knowledge and use of Teamcenter PLM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translation of requirements emanating from a variety of sources used to generate Schematics, Netlists, PWB layouts, Master Pattern (Artwork), 3D/Solid models, layouts and detailed engineering drawings as well as supporting electronic data for PWB fabrication and CCA manufacturing.
• In conjunction with an Engineering Designer, Electrical Team Lead, or Senior Circuit Board Designer, ensuring that the detailed integrity of Schematic, PWB layout, BOM and Manufacturing data meets the intended PWB and CCA design requirements.
• Occasionally directing the efforts of drafting personnel in the completion of their tasks. This effort includes direction and input based on familiarity with the Moog Systems and Procedures, MBS (Moog Business System), Moog Release/Change workflow process, and configuration control requirements.
• Creating and checking detailed drawings for completeness and accuracy, ensures the parts list in Moog’s PLM (Teamcenter) and MBS is accurate and complete.
• Contributing to cost-effective design and functional products by working closely with Design Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Suggesting or specifying (for non-critical situations) materials to conform to design.

Benefits

• great compensation package
• bonus opportunities
• matching 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible paid time off
• holidays
• parental leave program
• relocation assistance
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Tuition Assistance
• mentorship and coaching opportunities
• leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values.
• Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree