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Position Summary:
The PCB Designer II is responsible for utilizing computer aided design (CAD) software, such as AutoCAD or DraftSight to design Printed Circuits Boards (PCB), PCB arrays and solder stencils, and to create/revise drawings for all items listed above, and to post new/updated drawings and documents into PLM system. Member is also responsible for creating programs needed to perform Pick and Place (P&P) assembly by responsible production departments of Mini-Circuits. Member has to ensure that created drawings and documents meet product design goal, existing standards and Mini-Circuits procedures.
Salary Range - $85,000 - $100,000
Job Function:
- Create PCB artwork by converting CAD drawing into gerber files to be processed by PCB suppliers or to be used for in house PCB prototyping.
- Design LTCC (Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic) from engineering mark-up or schematic diagram/simulation results provided by design engineer.
- Design PCB arrays (including LTCC arrays) and solder stencils from the scratch and prepare their artworks (gerber files) to be used by PCB and solder stencil suppliers in production.
- Create PCB, PCB arrays and solder stencils Item Numbers, Bills of Materials (BOM) and release them to PLM system.
- Provide design input to Mechanical Engineers (mechanical enclosures/housing for connectorized models, outline drawings for surface mounted devices, etc.) and to Electrical Design Engineers (circuit simulation).
- Prepare, review and maintain Schematic and PCB component library based on current revision of documented PCB design rules, component Specification Control Drawings (SCD) and supplier recommendations.
- Maintain component and project libraries using Engineering Data Management (EDM) system.
- Prepare draft drawings per engineering requests for Engineering Development (ED) projects.
- Review and approve working gerber files (WG) or check-plots provided by PCB and solder stencil suppliers.
- Communicate with PCB, LTCC and stencil manufacturers to resolve documentation issues, review and approve Engineering queries.
- Create special catalog PCB layout drawings (98-PL category of drawings) based on PCB layout used in evaluation board for surface-mounted model.
- Prepare programs for P&P machines.
- Timely respond to any assignment made in PLM system and update assignment status.
- Support Engineering team in ISO Audits and Management reviews and participate in internal and external audits.
Qualification Requirements:
Education:
BSEE or BSME Area of Study: Designing PCB; may also consider High School Diploma, GED, or international equivalent with certification or significant experience in AutoCAD, DraftSight/OrCAD
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- 3-5 years of experience designing PCB or 2-year Area of Specialization: Creating drawings for electronic assemblies
- Ability to customize AutoCAD or DraftSight to improve performance
- Demonstrated proficiency with modern CAD/CAM design tools and willingness to learn new software
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Professional, positive, self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, strong relationship‑builder, team‑player, dynamic, and creative with the ability to work independently
- Ability to multi‑task and adapt to changing priorities and short deadlines
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Cultural Focus:
- Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work
- Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement
- Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company’s goals
- Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession – by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers
- Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions
- Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail
- Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork
- Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect
Additional Requirements/Skills:
- Strong project management, problem solving and change management skills.
- Skills to monitor diverse, simultaneous projects of varying complexities.
- Working knowledge of ERP tool, AS/400 or SAP preferred.
- Working knowledge of PLM system, such as Arena is preferred.
- Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
- Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct
Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management’s discretion.
Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.