ECAD PCB Designer at Softworld Inc

Job Title: ECAD PCB Designer

Job Location: Lansdale PA 19446

Onsite Requirements:

• Design printed circuit boards based on inputs from Electrical Engineers.
• Import schematics, create library parts, layout and routing of circuit boards and drawing release.
• Demonstrates a mastery of ECAD applications, the candidate will primarily design RF printed circuit boards using PCB Design software.

Job Description:

• ECAD designer who specializes in printed circuit boards, PCB Designer converts customer specifications and/or electrical engineering concepts of moderate complexity to practical RF, Digital or Mixed Technology PCB design solutions.
• Design printed circuit boards based on inputs from Electrical Engineers.
• Import schematics, create library parts, layout and routing of circuit boards and drawing release.
• Demonstrates a mastery of ECAD applications, the candidate will primarily design RF printed circuit boards using PCB Design software.
• Assimilates the schematic, parts list, engineering concept, customer requirements, and other data as required to plan a design layout.
• Completes design layouts to document engineering and design decisions, as well as provide basis for completion of detailed drawings.
• Works with ECR/ECO generation/implementation, Bill of Material generation and the use of our data management tool (PLM)

Minimum:

• High School Diploma or Accredited GED.
• 2 years' technically related experience as a Designer.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software, or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. To be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license.
• Working knowledge of Altium and AutoCAD.
• This position will require the ability to gain security clearance.

Preferred:

• Associate degree in a technical field.
• 4 years' experience as a Designer.
• Working knowledge of IPC specifications for design and manufacturability of PCB. Specifically, IPC-2221.
• Working knowledge of ASME Y-14 Drawing and Dimensioning Standards. Specifically, ASME Y 14.100 Engineering Drawing practices and ASME Y-14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Creative thinking skills, Basic Engineering principles, design practices and manufacturing methods/procedures.
• Knowledge/Experience working in the defense industry.
• Active DOD clearance.

**3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.

This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.

This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.

Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position. **