PCB Layout Designer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Create new rigid, flex & rigid/flex multilayer printed wiring board designs.
• Edit and revise existing rigid, flex & rigid/flex multilayer printed wiring board designs.
• Supporting comprehensive design reviews and documentation.
• Incorporate changes required from supplier notices or feedback from DFM reviews along with any outstanding TQs.
• Get technical questions and follow ups out to engineering within 24 hours.
• Upon job assignment, maintain daily/weekly work logs, recurring engineer meetings, end of day job posts, and project archiving. 
• Follow written processes and procedures for meeting company design requirements.
• Post processing of all output generation of release documentation for production.
• Generate water marked Gerber files for supplier DFM reviews.
• Able to work well individually or with teams supporting internal customer needs.
• Meet the agreed deadlines for projects and/or design tasks.

Education & Experience

• C.I.D. certification preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• An A.A. degree in Electronic Design or equivalent formal training, preferred.
• Working experience of IPC design standards and specifications required.
• Drafting and documentation requirements for printed boards with ASME Y14.5 standards.
• 5 years’ experience and proficient in Expedition, PADs Layout, PADs Logic, and CAM350 required. Experience with Downstream BluePrint for creating documentation a plus.e.

Skills

• Expertise in Co-planar waveguides.
• Experience with Multi-Layer Flex circuit designs required.
• Experience with single ended impedance-controlled signal routing.
• Expertise in high-speed differential and single ended impedance-controlled signal routing.
• Expertise in HDI design, transmission lines, microstrip and strip line routing. 
• Experience with chip-on-board (COB), chip-on-flex (COF), and Flip Chip Technology.
• Experience with BGA technology 0.35mm pitch and smaller.
• Understanding of stubs, reflections, crosstalk, and ground bounce (or switching noise).
• Experience with microwave interconnecting signal paths at 10 GB/s data rates & higher.
• 5 years’ experience and proficient in Expedition, PADs Layout, PADs Logic, and CAM350 required. Experience with Downstream BluePrint for creating documentation a plus.

Working Conditions

• This position is on-site full time
• May require occasional off-site meetings or travel
• Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary
• Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job
• May require flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executive’s needs

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
• Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
• Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards.  This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently.  They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.