PWB Designer, Senior

Job Description

Job Area: Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > PWB Design General Summary: Responsible for applying knowledge of printed wiring board design processes, methodology, and tools to execute tasks throughout the design cycle. Provides feedback on designs and requirements. Performs placement and routing of various circuit boards and develops fabrication drawings and documentation. Conducts design verification at each stage and performs basic signal integrity tests, and diagnoses and troubleshoots technical issues. Collaborates with cross-functional teams during the design cycle. Works to create and improve efficiencies, automations, and optimizations. Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field and 6+ years of PCB layout handling or related work experience. OR High School diploma or equivalent and 8+ years of PCB layout handling or related work experience. Role The successful candidate will operate as a senior member of the CAD department library team. Responsibilities include to create and update component CAD schematic symbols and footprint geometry. The senior librarian will interface with internal staff, PWB designers, department managers, component engineers, CAD tool administrators, and outside subcontractors in the fast-paced execution of a variety of circuit board projects. Growth potential includes a permanent position with managerial responsibility. Additional Additional Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field. 4+ years of experience in CAD library and or PWB design. Working knowledge in the use of EDA tools, preferably Siemens/Mentor Xpedition and/or Cadence Allegro. Working knowledge of Agile or other PLM tools. Working knowledge of AutoCAD / 3D tools. Basic understanding of Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/DFA) and utilization of this understanding to create CAD library parts. Basic understanding and Interpretation of Datasheets and engineering drawings Ability to work with internal and external teams. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Analyzes component specifications and determines how best to create CAD libraries that meet customer requirements. Develops CAD library symbols/parts from datasheets and specifications, often with input from others on the team. Actively stays informed of new/emerging technologies, especially important as packages become smaller with higher pin count and finer pitch Basic understanding / working knowledge of MS Office tools Works with others cross-functionally to expedite issues and provide solutions. With guidance from others, looks for opportunities for improvement in processes in place. Level of Responsibility: Works under close supervision. Responsible for own work. Decision-making is limited. Impact of decisions is readily apparent. Errors made typically only impact timeline (i.e., require additional time to correct). Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information about day-to-day activities to others who are fully knowledgeable in the subject area. Most tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively; mistakes may result in some rework. Some creativity may be required to troubleshoot technical problems or deal with novel circumstances. Deductive problem solving is required to solve moderately complex problems; most problems have defined processes of diagnosis/detection; some limited data analysis may be required.