PCB Designer

PCB Designer

Apex Systems is partnering with a family-owned test equipment company in Arden Hills, MN. If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, grow your skills, and work with a respected organization—this could be the perfect fit!

Job Summary

This position reports to the Burn-In Engineering Department and is responsible for designing and developing printed circuit boards, generating drawings using a computer-aided drafting (CAD) program for schematic, assembly, and fabrication drawings, designing layouts for standard and dense, hi-speed, multi-layer boards and assisting Engineering with identifying and resolving moderately complex design issues.

Key Responsibilities

· Layout PCB designs using the CAD system and associated software.

· Design layouts for standard and dense, hi-speed, multi-layer boards.

· Perform proper dimensioning and designing of standard parts.

· Prepares and processes basic Engineering changes to existing drawings.

· Create Engineering documentation including CAD modeling, fabrication and drawings that conform to the company standards.

· Resolves moderately complex design issues by providing consultation and support to Engineering, Suppliers and Manufacturing.

· May provide limited support to lower-level Designers.

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

· Associates degree in Engineering CAD Technology or equivalent experience.

· Three years relevant experience.

· Familiarity with IPC-4101, IPC-6012 and related documents.

· Highly organized.

· Great attention to detail.

· Good computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

· Cadence Allegro PCB design experience.

· Power Integrity Analysis Software experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Must be able to perform sedentary work, including sitting for extended periods of time.

· Ability to periodically stand, walk, crouch, stoop, bend, and reach across all planes.

· Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment for extended periods of time.

· Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, and ability to adjust focus.

· May be required to lift and/or move objects up to 60 pounds, 0 - 10% of time.