Senior Electrical PCB Design Drafter

Fermilab•Batavia, IL

1d•$34 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Fermilab is seeking a Senior Electrical PCB Design Drafter in its Power Electronics Systems Department. The role applies extensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical design and drafting, using Computer-Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) and related software to ensure compliance with and consistency to professional standards. The position is onsite at Fermilab’s Batavia office; the work arrangement may change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to remain unchanged. The drafter designs multilayer and split-plane printed circuit boards (PCBs) using Altium Designer, translates existing OrCAD designs into Altium, and prepares schematics, layouts, 3D models, calculations, and related documents. The role also supports parts and bill-of-materials design, procurement, and inventory, and provides information for procurement, fabrication, assembly, installation, and other aspects of completed designs. Responsibilities may include field investigations, producing equipment and system drawings such as as-built floor plans and electrical or process diagrams, applying GD&T principles, researching and developing design solutions, selecting components and materials, and mentoring or delegating work to drafters and students as circumstances require. The position is expected to follow applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations and practices. The expected hiring range is $34.24–$41.76. The pay offered to a selected candidate depends on factors including the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. The position is not eligible for relocation assistance or sponsorship assistance. An offer is contingent on successful completion of a background check and drug screening. New employees must obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential and pass a federal background investigation. Fermilab also notes restrictions and disclosure requirements concerning certain Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities.

Requirements

High school degree or technical certificate.
At least 6 years of related work experience.
Experience with high-density, multilayer boards with 6 or more layers.
Experience in PCB layout and artwork preparation.
Good interpersonal skills for working with engineers and technicians.
Comprehensive knowledge of Computer-Aided Design systems and the ability to produce moderately complex mechanical, electrical, or structural subassemblies.
Solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) application.
Must be able to work onsite at the Batavia office.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screening is required for an employment offer.
New employees are required to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential and pass a federal background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Altium Designer.
Experience with Design for Test and Design for Assembly.
Knowledge of IPC 2221, IPC 2222, and IPC 2152.

Responsibilities

Design multilayer and split-plane PCBs using Altium Designer.
Maintain and update related files and databases, and electronically archive drawings.
Translate and update existing designs from OrCAD into Altium.
Prepare and create schematics, layouts, and other related documents.
Create moderately complex 3D models and perform some design calculations.
Assist with the design, procurement, and inventory of parts or bills of materials.
Recommend approaches for developing drawings as circumstances require.
Provide information to support procurement, fabrication, assembly, installation, and other aspects of completed designs.
Design and draw equipment and systems, including as-built floor plans and electrical or process diagrams, and conduct field investigations.
Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to drawings.
Select, recommend, and specify materials and equipment for complex design and detail layouts.
Research design solutions, assist in design development, and select design components.
Delegate work to and mentor drafters and students as circumstances require.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Perform duties in accordance with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations and practices.