Electronic CAD Designer at Digital Prospectors

Position: Electronic CAD Designer
Location: Cambridge, MA (Remote)
Length: 3+ years

Job Description:
Our client is looking for an Electronic CAD Designer to design moderate to highly complex PWB layouts using inputs from the schematic designers and other members of engineering. The Electronic CAD Designer will participate in the development of designs for new or modified high-density printed wiring boards. The Electronic CAD Designer will assist in the design and development of moderately complex and detailed layouts of printed wiring boards implementing a wide range of technologies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Assist electrical engineers with the design and layout of Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs).
• Implement moderate to highly complex PWB designs.
• Assist engineers with constraint editing and entry.
• Interpret and understand design requirements.
• Demonstrate proficiency with design tools.
• Collaborate with PWB manufacturing engineers to define fabrication criteria.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the implementation of design techniques such as differential pairs, length matching, impedance control, blind and buried vias, and break out of high density and fine pitch components.
• Follow established processes and work instructions.
• Provide inputs supporting generation of associated documentation.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of industry standard practices for schematic and PWB designs.
• Familiarity with industry standards: IPC-7351, JEDEC-JP95, MIL-STD-1835.
• Work with moderate to minimal oversight from senior technical personnel.
• Identify design issues and bring these issues to the attention of the project team.
• Regularly work with multiple senior technical staff members on design projects. 
• Accept inputs from multiple members of the project team and act on them appropriately. 
• Communicate project status and issues to management.
• Communicate project status and issues to the project team.
• Efficiently execute a project task and drive a layout project to completion.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree, certificate from a two-year technical school in an applicable discipline, or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and skills. 
• 10+ years of experience in the field of PWB design or technical drafting with specific tools knowledge.
• Demonstrated tools experience with Siemens (Mentor) Xpedition Enterprise VX2.8, AutoCAD 2016, Downstream CAM350, and SolidWorks 2017.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, organize, and capture design details in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.
• Experience with bare die techniques such as wire bond, flip chip, and interposer design is preferred.
• Formal education in electronics or electrical circuit theory is a significant benefit.
• IPC certification is a plus.
• Complementary domain knowledge or experience such as PWB assembly, PWB fabrication, hardware assembly, or hardware test is a plus.

• Due to the nature of the work, an active Secret government security clearance is required.

• Candidates must be a United States Citizen.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.

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• Work as our full-time employee with full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, PTO, etc.)  - OR - work as a W2 hourly contractor at a higher pay rate if you don't need the benefit package.

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