Pcb Designer

Actalent is seeking a PCB designer to design and develop PCBs in tandem with our electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers that meet stringent requirements for ruggedness, reliability and military applications. As PCB designer you will have hands-on input on many aspects of our product development cycle. This position works closely with other engineering and manufacturing team members to design PCBs for AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC converters and inverters using a variety of power topologies, thermal mitigations, and controls.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create the layout for circuit boards using computer software

• Develop digital or analog designs for circuits, computer chips, and other components

• Use layout software to position components and create routes to define electrical connectivity

• Prepare documents for supplier fabrication and assembly

• Implement test plans to ensure that PCBs meet industry standards and avoid component failure

• Make revisions based on customer and engineer specifications

• Work with engineers to create drawings and support manufacturing and engineering teams

• Develop PCB design guidelines for PCB designers and manufacturers

• Develop detailed specifications for the manufacturing process

• You will work on a variety of boards, including multi-layer, hi-power, and standard boards.

• Some say that most companies require a 4-year engineering degree for PCB design jobs. However, others say that skilled PCB designers can learn the job through courses and online certifications.

• Understand and follow assorted industry design standards to ensure product success

• Support design reviews with contributions to improve design, cut costs, improve speed, and ensure accuracy of project

• Effectively use a variety of software, tools, and equipment for design and analysis

• Troubleshoot designs and prototypes to provide failure analysis and resolutions

• Manage/control documentation in a timely, efficient manner following internal ISO9001:2015 / AS9100:2016 procedures

• Support all of the above in an organized, efficient, and safe manner with clear communications in oral, written, and non-verbal forms

Skills

• Good understanding of electronic components

• Strong knowledge of PCBs

• Experience working with schematic, CAD and PCB design software such as PCAD, Altium, SolidWorks, AutoCAD

• Experience with EMI reduction, high power (current and thermal transfer) and analog layouts

• Assuring layouts conform to requirements of IPC

• Clear understanding of PCB layer stack up

• Knowledge of common PCB design rules

• Experience working with and designing engineering drawings

• Ability to maintain and create libraries

• Proficient in MS Office suite

• Proficient in BOM structures

• Experience in Configuration Management

• Strong learning drive

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to utilize the right tools at the right time

Required Education & Experience

• 2-year technical degree or 5-7 years in electrical industry

• 5-years layout work history

Preferred:

• Experience with military electronics standards (MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, etc.) or equivalent automotive standards

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.