PCB Data Translator

Description

Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
Work Arrangement: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Pay Range: $28.00–$32.00 per hour, based on experience
Department: Engineering

Pentagon EMS, a StenTech company, designs and manufactures EMS tooling for electronics assemblers across the USA and Canada, including wave solder fixtures, selective solder pallets, SMT support fixtures, reflow carriers, and other custom process fixtures.

Our customers count on us for fast, accurate turnaround, and every order starts with the PCB data our translators prepare.

Position Summary

The PCB Data Translator converts customer-provided design files into detailed data the Engineering department uses to develop assembly tooling. This position reviews Gerber, ODB++, IPC-2581, and 3D component data.

The PCB Data Translator works closely with Sales and Engineering and serves as the first line of defense against data errors reaching production.

Key Responsibilities

• Import and verify customer PCB data (Gerber RS-274X, ODB++, IPC-2581, centroid/BOM, and STEP files) for completeness and accuracy.
• Identify board outlines, panel layouts, component heights, and keep-out areas needed for each fixture.
• Flag data issues, missing files, or design risks and resolve them with customers through Sales.
• Meet daily turnaround commitments, including rush orders.
• Maintain customer-specific design preferences.
• Support quality investigations and corrective actions tied to data or design errors.
• Suggest process and template improvements that reduce design time and errors.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pentagon EMS | A StenTech Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience working with PCB data.
• Working knowledge of Gerber and ODB++ formats and how PCB layers relate to each other.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to catch small dimensional errors.
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced, high-mix production environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for resolving data questions with customers and teammates.
• Proficiency with Windows PCs and standard office software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate in electronics, mechanical drafting, or a related field.
• Familiarity with how wave solder, selective solder, and SMT process fixtures are designed and used.
• Hands-on experience with CAD/CAM tools such as SolidWorks, CadKey, DraftSight, AutoCAD, CAM350, Valor, or similar.
• Familiarity with wave and selective soldering, reflow, and SMT assembly processes.