Pcb Designer

Actalent • Murphy, NC

435d • $31,262 - $76,877

About The Position

Actalent is seeking a PCB Designer to design and develop printed circuit boards (PCBs) in collaboration with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers. This role focuses on creating PCBs that meet stringent requirements for ruggedness, reliability, and military applications. The PCB Designer will have hands-on involvement in various aspects of the product development cycle, working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to design PCBs for different types of converters and inverters.

Requirements

• 2-year technical degree or 5-7 years in electrical industry
• 5-years layout work history
• Good understanding of electronic components
• Strong knowledge of PCBs
• Experience working with schematic, CAD and PCB design software such as PCAD, Altium, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
• Experience with EMI reduction, high power (current and thermal transfer) and analog layouts
• Assuring layouts conform to requirements of IPC
• Clear understanding of PCB layer stack up
• Knowledge of common PCB design rules
• Experience working with and designing engineering drawings
• Ability to maintain and create libraries
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Proficient in BOM structures
• Experience in Configuration Management
• Strong learning drive
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to utilize the right tools at the right time

Nice To Haves

• Experience with military electronics standards (MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, etc.) or equivalent automotive standards

Responsibilities

• Create the layout for circuit boards using computer software
• Develop digital or analog designs for circuits, computer chips, and other components
• Use layout software to position components and create routes to define electrical connectivity
• Prepare documents for supplier fabrication and assembly
• Implement test plans to ensure that PCBs meet industry standards and avoid component failure
• Make revisions based on customer and engineer specifications
• Work with engineers to create drawings and support manufacturing and engineering teams
• Develop PCB design guidelines for PCB designers and manufacturers
• Develop detailed specifications for the manufacturing process
• Work on a variety of boards, including multi-layer, hi-power, and standard boards
• Understand and follow assorted industry design standards to ensure product success
• Support design reviews with contributions to improve design, cut costs, improve speed, and ensure accuracy of project
• Effectively use a variety of software, tools, and equipment for design and analysis
• Troubleshoot designs and prototypes to provide failure analysis and resolutions
• Manage/control documentation in a timely, efficient manner following internal ISO9001:2015 / AS9100:2016 procedures
• Support all of the above in an organized, efficient, and safe manner with clear communications in oral, written, and non-verbal forms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees