What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCB Designer II position at TransCore?
TransCore-Amtech Systems (AMS), a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is seeking a full time PCB Designer II to join our team in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Summary
Assists engineers in the design and development of moderately complex and detailed layouts for printed circuit boards (PCBs), ensuring that design specifications meet the functional and performance requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Supports engineers in the design and development of moderately complex PCB layouts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with specifications.
- Works from preliminary schematics, descriptions of board function, configuration, and physical properties, as defined by engineering teams.
- Develops, refines, and checks design layouts and detailed drawings, ensuring they align with engineering standards.
- Applies design rules for manufacturing, impedance control, and other technical parameters, utilizing advanced CAD design tools.
- Coordinates with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of PCB layouts into the broader engineering process.
- Provides feedback on design processes and actively participates in design reviews and troubleshooting activities.
Requirements and Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
- Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience
- Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school with PCB CAD layout content and IPC certification desirable.
- Knowledge of electronic circuits and schematic design.
- Proficiency with PCB Layout tools (Mentor Graphics)
- Experience with AutoCAD and schematic generation tools.
- Knowledge of IPC specifications and standards for PCB design.
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Organizational and time management skills
- MS Office Software
- Able to communicate effectively
Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; Constant or frequent typing on a keyboard requires repetitive hand and finger motions. May occasionally have to lift up too 10lbs.
TransCore complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities
