PCB Design Engineer

Stoneridge•Lexington, KY

19h

About The Position

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team. PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and develop PCB layouts from electrical schematics using PCB design software Siemens (Mentor Graphics) Xpedition. Design and develop highly complex PCB layouts leveraging design methodologies by board technology, e.g., analog, power supplies, digital, RF, and mixed technologies Design and develop low-noise, high-density, multi-layer circuit boards ensuring signal integrity and mechanical fit, including flex and rigid-flex PCBs. Create, release and maintain all documentation for the PCB layout, including Gerber files. Manage constraints and perform design rule checks and other PCB design checks related to electrical, mechanical and manufacturing requirements. Collaborate with design engineers and cross-functional teams to integrate PCBs into larger systems within hardware and/or mechanical systems to ensure environmental requirements are met. Perform and coordinate DFM/DFA activities with cross functional team’s, design reviews. Perform and coordinate simulations and validations with cross-functional team to ensure functionality and reliability of a PCBA. Provides, suggests, and supports solutions for VA/VE and cost improvement activities related to PCB/A’s. Attends Customer/Supplier design meetings as the assigned PCB Design Engineer representative within the cross functional product development teams as required. Recommends, releases and maintains best practices and standards for PCB designs.

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a related field, and 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Demonstrated ability in creating PCB designs. fabrication drawings, PCB assemblies and supporting PCB documentation using software such as Siemens (Mentor Graphics) Xpedition, PADS, Altium and HyperLynx.
Demonstrated ability to use analysis tools such as Siemens HyperLynx and similar tools to perform design analysis and verification.
Strong understanding of PCB/A manufacturing processes, with multi-layer designs, and assembly processes such as SMT, reflow soldering, and wave soldering.
Experience in Digital and Power Analog PCB designs, RF design a plus.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret schematic / technical drawings, and knowledge of electronic components and circuits including IPC standards.
Working knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies and troubleshooting.
Interpretation and understanding of mechanical drawing specifications and GD&T.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as working in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively across a cross-functional team.

Nice To Haves

IPC certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and develop PCB layouts from electrical schematics using PCB design software Siemens (Mentor Graphics) Xpedition.
Design and develop highly complex PCB layouts leveraging design methodologies by board technology, e.g., analog, power supplies, digital, RF, and mixed technologies
Design and develop low-noise, high-density, multi-layer circuit boards ensuring signal integrity and mechanical fit, including flex and rigid-flex PCBs.
Create, release and maintain all documentation for the PCB layout, including Gerber files.
Manage constraints and perform design rule checks and other PCB design checks related to electrical, mechanical and manufacturing requirements.
Collaborate with design engineers and cross-functional teams to integrate PCBs into larger systems within hardware and/or mechanical systems to ensure environmental requirements are met.
Perform and coordinate DFM/DFA activities with cross functional team’s, design reviews.
Perform and coordinate simulations and validations with cross-functional team to ensure functionality and reliability of a PCBA.
Provides, suggests, and supports solutions for VA/VE and cost improvement activities related to PCB/A’s.
Attends Customer/Supplier design meetings as the assigned PCB Design Engineer representative within the cross functional product development teams as required.
Recommends, releases and maintains best practices and standards for PCB designs.