Duration:0-12 month(s)

Description/Comment:

MAX BILL RATE: ***

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Printed Circuit Board Layout Designer
• Comply with company standards and standard work and policies
• Work on new designs as well as maintaining and updating old designs
• Setup PCB Layout criteria per the electrical engineer’s requirements, i.e., board outline, part placement, mounting arrangement, layer strategy and understand the design goals, requirements and constraints
• Perform DFM checks to maintain manufacturability
• Work with mechanical designers on controller assembly packaging by providing 3D models from the Allegro tools
• Collaborate and contribute value to engineering design reviews
• Provide all required fabrication and assembly files per company standards
• Interact with our contract manufacturers on any board related issues that occur
• Testing of future ECAD tool releases
• Improve and update PCB design standards
Location: Farmington, Connecticut
Reports to: Sr. Manager, Engineering Services

THE PERSON

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Experience designing for power electronics, analog signal processing, high speed communication, A/D and D/A boards
• Knowledgeable in routing for mixed signals, high voltage, or high current PCBs
• Basic understanding of signal integrity issues, crosstalk, coupling etc.
• Demonstrate an ability to interpret basic design intent from schematics
• Knowledge of PCB design best practices and IPC design standards
• Proficiency with Cadence Allegro version 17.4 ECAD tools
• Working knowledge of all types of electronic components, and electronic circuits theory
• Critical thinker with ability to systematically approach and solve problems.
• Must be highly motivated, a self-starter, agile thinker, who excels at working collaboratively in a team environment
• Highly effective communicator
• Proficiency using personal computers/workstations and Microsoft Office applications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Degree in Electronics Technology or related field
• Certified IPC Designer, CID, CID+
• Knowledge of industry standards such as IPC-7351, IPC-2221, etc
• Thorough knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes and limitations

Additional Job Details:
Printed Circuit Board Layout Designer