Printed Circuit Board Designer
hace 25 días
Tampa
Job Description Smiths Interconnect, Inc. is currently seeking new talent for a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Designer position. This position will primarily work with Designers, Manufacturing Engineers, Electrical Engineers, and Mechanical Engineers to create printed circuit board (PCB) layouts along with PCB fabrication and assembly documentation. We are looking for the right individual who thrives in creating, enjoys problem-solving, and pays attention to detail, while operating in a rewarding, friendly, forward-thinking environment. Your previous education or experience must demonstrate your desire to create and problem solve whether this was in high school, trade school, college, university, industry, or the military. We will provide training that will build on your core aptitudes and problem-solving capabilities. We are looking for a team player who is friendly, energetic, cognitive, and eager to learn. Key traits for this position should include: • Sound reasoning and strong problem-solving abilities, • Understanding basic electrical theory and material properties (Examples include conductivity, impedance, inductance, PCB materials/finishes, etc.), • Attention to detail which is crucial in this role, • Being a fast learner, flexible, and adaptable, • Having great personal and communication skills for internal and external interactions, • The ability to speak and write clearly when describing technical issues This is an intermediate level position. Initial training will provide company specific fundamentals of PCB design, PCB Library usage, PLM system usage, PCB fabrication documentation, and PCA documentation. Training will also include electrical and mechanical design interaction and design validation processes. After initial training, the PCB Designer will: • Use Schematic creation and PCB layout design software (DxDesigner, PADS), • Create PCB drawings and Gerber files for PCB fabrication (PADS, AutoCAD), • Use and modify CAD models and drawings (PADS, AutoCAD), • Create and check component footprints according to IPC and company standards, • Interface with other Engineers about component footprints and circuit layouts, • Utilize basic rules of design Responsibilities: After initial training, your duties will include: • The design and layout of printed circuit boards for Radio Frequency (RF), mixed signal, and hi-speed circuits based on industry and company standards and procedures, • Generation, modification and release of accurately detailed documents, drawings, 3D models and files for schematics, PCB fabrication, bill of materials, and assembly drawings using CAD tools along with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, • Support Engineers during prototyping, design verification, and updates to designs, • Collaboration with Electrical, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Engineers, and Designers, • Support of technical proposal generation, peer/customer design reviews, and supplier enquiries, • Other duties as required Experience: • Must have creative & problem-solving skills demonstrated through projects, experience, or training., • Shall have a minimum of 2 years of experience with PCB design, CAD, electronics assembly or test, or applicable experience in military or aerospace industry., • Shall have experience with IPC-2221, IPC-7351 and IPC-A-610 standards. Experience with ASME Y 14.100, and ASME Y 14.5, (GD&T) is a plus. Education: Associate degree in Arts/Science (A.A./A.S.), technical/trade school, or military training. Equivalent experience will be considered. Security: U.S. citizenship required. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain government security clearance. Company DescriptionSmiths Interconnect is committed to our customers’ success in deploying the most advanced radar, electronic warfare systems, satellite communications, data links, public safety radio networks, and more. Our RF/Microwave component and subsystem heritage is deep, and our commitment to excellence is proven - with over fifty-five years of success in commercial communications, homeland security platforms, and military programs.Smiths Interconnect is committed to our customers’ success in deploying the most advanced radar, electronic warfare systems, satellite communications, data links, public safety radio networks, and more. Our RF/Microwave component and subsystem heritage is deep, and our commitment to excellence is proven - with over fifty-five years of success in commercial communications, homeland security platforms, and military programs.