Senior PCB Designer
About The Position
Join Kyocera International, Inc. We’re hiring a Senior PCB Designer at our San Diego, CA location! Join a stable, long-term opportunity where your work matters. We’re hiring a Senior PCB Designer to support production and ensure high-quality output in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, Medical applications, and semiconductor processing. Our innovative materials are found in everything from smartphones to space shuttles! We have a long-tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!), a vital company mission, and an excellent benefits package. We strive to have a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, including minorities, women, and veterans, who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for. Kyocera International, Inc. also has a robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori. Our company motto is “Do the right thing as a human being,” and we try to use that motto constantly in our decision-making.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline preferred. Advanced technical knowledge in PCB design, signal integrity, and electronic product development required. Equivalent combination of advanced education and progressively responsible technical experience may be considered.
- 6+ years of experience as mechanical drafter/designer or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Electronic or telecommunications industry preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of drafting techniques, CAD software, design rules, procedures and documentation systems required.
- Proficiency in one or more PCB CAD tools (Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro/or CAD, Siemens Xpedition, or KiCad). AutoCAD/Inventor or SolidWorks preferred.
- Preferred IPC CID/CID+ certification.
- Ability to apply advanced knowledge of practical, mechanical and fabrication problems.
- Able to interact with customers on a limited basis.
- High-speed routing and controlled impedance design.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Ability to work in a clean room environment and wear proper PPE.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced lab environment and meet deadlines.
- Travel may be required up to 10%.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
Nice To Haves
- Electronic or telecommunications industry preferred.
- AutoCAD/Inventor or SolidWorks preferred.
- Preferred IPC CID/CID+ certification.
Responsibilities
- Independently develops PCB design solutions and technical implementation plans for complex electronic products, determining layout methodologies, routing approaches, and design strategies to meet engineering and customer requirements.
- Uses databases and/or software programs, such as CAD/CAM software, to post and update transactions, design complex packages, data conversion, prepare artwork and otherwise support design functions.
- Performs advanced technical analyses involving signal integrity, impedance control, manufacturability, reliability, and product performance. Evaluates design trade-offs and implements solutions requiring significant independent technical judgment.
- Functions as a technical lead on assigned projects, providing design direction, technical guidance, project coordination, and engineering support to achieve product development objectives.
- Demonstrates creativity in meeting design rules to accomplish a given design.
- Assumes technical ownership of assigned PCB designs from concept through release, making independent technical decisions and recommendations throughout the design lifecycle.
- Responsible for ensuring conformance to company quality system, working with an engineer, manager, or technical staff supervisor. Must be well versed with design rules, procedures, documentation systems, and related processes within the company.
- Provides technical mentorship, training, and professional development guidance to junior designers while promoting adherence to engineering standards and design best practices.
- Coordinates with other internal departments affected by design development.
- Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, benefits, and hours
- 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!)
- 10 Paid Holidays per year
- 401(k) with company match
- Pension
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible schedules
- Tuition reimbursement
- life insurance
- paid time off to volunteer
- paid leave options
- employer-paid Pension
- 401(k) with both Roth and a healthy company match
- onsite gyms
- walking tracks
- exercise rooms
- employee gardens
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
