PCB Designer

MACOM • Northampton, MA

342d

About The Position

In MACOM's MMIC Business Unit we design MMICs and IMAs for cellular, aerospace & defense, and other wireless applications. We are looking for an experienced RF/MMW IMA Mechanical Engineer with experience designing packaging for MMICs, waveguide components, power supplies, support PCBs, and test systems for RF & Millimeter Wave multi-chip modules.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years working with enterprise grade technical software tools (3 years with Associate's Degree or other vocational education).
• Prior experience with CAD platforms such as KiCAD, LibreCAD, AutoCAD, SketchUP, Fusion360, TinkerCAD, nanoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.
• Bona fide PCB enthusiast.
• Knowledgeable in drafting standards and best practices.
• Detail oriented and quality focused.
• Basic understanding of electronic circuits.
• Ability to make basic electrical measurements using a multimeter such as voltage, current, resistance, and continuity.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience.
• Good communication, organization and documentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build long lasting partnerships.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Due to ITAR regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, National, or Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for schematic entry, layout, test, and release of printed circuit boards to support a variety of RF, Microwave, and Millimeter-Wave products.
• 2D and 3D modeling of printed circuit boards using Altium and AutoCAD.
• Create professional schematics fully linked and synchronized to BOM's and physical layouts from rudimentary communications with engineers.
• With support of other engineering disciplines, design and document cost effective circuit boards, laminate packages, and assemblies to support product development.
• Work with our MMIC design, mechanical design, electromagnetic design, analog/digital design, assembly, and test teams to develop new products as well as production methods.
• Work with our Business Development team on bid & proposal activity.
• Initiate prototype builds and manage product characterization. You will design evaluation hardware and characterization fixtures, then direct or perform measurements.
• Generating manufacturing drawings and documentation.
• Update design rules as required.
• Lead peer review of design concepts.
• Participate as functional lead in external design reviews.
• Cooperating with Project Manager in order to maintain an up-to-date project plan and schedule.
• Work with our Product Engineering group to transfer the product to production.
• Keeping up to date, maintaining passion, and an unwavering thirst for knowledge about the latest circuit board technologies.
• Customer support as required.
• Advocate for PCB Design as a function and technology area within the company.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees