PCB Designer III

PCB Designer IIIEaton's Electrical, Protection, Control and Solutions (PCS) division is currently seeking a PCB Designer III. This role will be located in Moon Township, PA and relocation assistance is available. Additionally, a hybrid work model (3 onsite/2 remote) is also available for this onsite role.Reporting to the Manager, as a member of the Protection Control & Solutions (PCS) Design Services Team, this role will lead the design and creation of printed circuit board layouts for solid state and hybrid circuit breakers using Altium. Generate the complete PCB assembly package, including fabrication drawings, assembly prints, and bills of materials, ensuring all documentation is complete and ready for production.Job ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to develop printed circuit board designs that meet functional, mechanical, thermal, safety, and manufacturability requirements.Create PCB layouts including component placement, routing, stack-up definition, and design rule implementation using Altium Designer.Generate and maintain complete PCB design documentation packages including fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, bills of materials, Gerber files, assembly data, and related technical documentation required for production.Review PCB designs for compliance with applicable electrical, safety, electromagnetic interference (EMI), electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and IPC standards.Support design changes by revising PCB layouts and associated documentation in accordance with engineering change requests and product lifecycle requirements.Create, maintain, and validate schematic symbols, PCB footprints, 3D models, and component libraries used in PCB design tools.Evaluate designs for manufacturability, assembly, testing, reliability, and cost effectiveness; incorporate feedback from fabrication and assembly partners to improve product quality and manufacturing yield.Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to establish and improve PCB design standards, design rules, and best practices.Generate and maintain 3D models and mechanical interface data to support integration of circuit boards into breaker assemblies.Participate in design reviews and provide recommendations to improve product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and documentation quality.Coordinate with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors to resolve design and manufacturing issues.Maintain design files and revision control in accordance with engineering procedures.Support prototype builds and troubleshooting activities during product development.Basic QualificationsAssociate's Degree in Electronic Design, Electronics Technology, Drafting, or a related technical discipline.Minimum 5 years of PCB design experience (Internships and Co-Op experiences may count toward this requirement)Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.Preferred QualificationsIPC CID or CID+ CertificationBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Technology or related fieldProven work experience using Altium DesignerExperience developing PCB documentation packages for fabrication and assemblyTechnical knowledgeAdvanced proficiency with Altium Designer.Experience with PADS and AutoCAD software.Working knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly processes.Understanding of PCB layout techniques for electrical performance, manufacturability, reliability, and mechanical integration.Ability to interpret electrical schematics and engineering specifications.Knowledge of applicable IPC standards and PCB design guidelines.Experience developing and maintaining PCB component libraries.Experience working with 3D mechanical models and ECAD/MCAD integration.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.Soft skillsTime ManagementCommunicationAdaptabilityProblem-SolvingTeamworkCreativityLeadershipInterpersonal SkillsWork EthicAttention to DetailThe expected annual salary range for this role is $69000 - $101000 a year. 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