PC Board Designer

Duties & Responsibilities

• With little supervision, this position assists engineers in the design and development of complex and detailed layouts of printed circuit boards.
• Provides creative technical solutions to working plans, detailed drawings, and completed electrical drawings of printed circuit (PC) board components and assemblies for a wide variety of complex products and components of products.
• Works from preliminary schematics, notes, part lists, rough or detailed sketches, a basic description of the board function , and configuration and arrangement as defined by engineering.
• Establishes design standards and configurations.
• Verifies completed design elements while checking dimensions, materials to be used and quantities.
• Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and anticipated results.
• Work is reviewed at major milestones or at completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• May provide direction to less experienced PC board designers and support staff.

Essential Functions:

• Provides leadership in developing practicable and innovative PC board design solutions for assigned complex products and components of products.
• Interacts with engineering staff on PC board design concepts and progress.
• May be assigned PC board design oversight of a project or program.
• Using CAD specialty engineering design software PADS Power PCB and PADS Power Logic (PCAD 8.5 optional), develops complex Schematics, PC board layouts and drawings, and details related structural assemblies and devices.
• Validates conformity to design standards and specifications and identifies design errors and other deficiencies, and recommends changes.
• Makes engineering computations and develops designs utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) software, and makes adjustments in drawings and specifications.
• Provides documentation including schematics and PC board layouts and identifies design issues.
• Archives engineering data files per company configuration control procedures, and interacts with PCB vendors to coordinate the manufacturing of PC boards and electronic assemblies.
• May provide direction to less experienced PC board designers and support staff.
• Remains current in CAD techniques, ANSI Y4.15 drawing principles, IPC Standards or equivalent, as well as appropriate specialty design software and associated applications.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Requires an Associates degree or a training certificate from a recognized organization indicating completion of training in basic electronics technology and in CAD design software and minimum four years of progressive experience designing PC boards utilizing CAD engineering design software PADS Power PCB and PADS Power Logic, (PCAD 8.5 optional)
• Must have 3-7 years of experience.
• Must have a complete and in-depth understanding and wide application of PC board design concepts and drawing principles, including ANSI Y4.15 and IPC Standards, and demonstrate a very high skill level using CAD engineering software.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly, applying them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Must be able to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases.
• Must also be able to determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide creative solutions to a wide range of highly complex problems.
• Must have strong communication, documentation, archiving and interpersonal skills while being able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have experience with CAD specialty engineering design software.

Benefits Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer : Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Systems Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.

As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.