PCB Draft Engineer

PCB Draft Engineer

Apex Systems is currently hiring a PCB Draft Engineer with a large federal client. As a PCB Draft Engineer, you will create complicated detail and assembly drawings of printed circuits and electro-mechanical equipment working from layouts and/or specific instructions.

Project Details / Mission Supported:

• Prepare schematic, logic, wiring, and electrical diagrams from layouts and engineering instructions.
• Develop detail drawings and assembly documentation from layouts, sketches, and general engineering guidance.
• Determine required drawing documentation and identify additional information needed to complete assignments.
• Create layouts for assemblies including:
  Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCAs) Chassis and Panels Substrates Multichip Hybrid Packages (MHPs) Power Hybrid Packages (PHPs) Strip lines and related hardware
• Apply design and engineering principles to develop manufacturable component and assembly drawings.
• Support creation of fabrication and manufacturing aids as required.
• Produce electrical diagrams for both simple and complex electrical systems.
• Incorporate engineering changes and revision notices into mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Coordinate drawing updates with engineering teams and fellow drafters.
• Interpret customer, vendor, and internal engineering drawings to support design activities.
• Obtain technical information from standards, specifications, engineering handbooks, supplier documentation, and company procedures.
• Recommend materials, manufacturing processes, and design approaches.
• Ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all assigned drawings and documentation.
• Support design reviews and engineering documentation activities as needed.

Qualified candidates will have the following experience and skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate Degree in Design Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field OR equivalent professional drafting experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of drafting experience as a Detail Drafter or equivalent technical drafting role.
• Coursework in at least two of the following areas:
  Algebra Geometry (Plane and Solid) Trigonometry Physics
• Experience creating detailed mechanical and/or electrical drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of drafting principles, standards, and design practices.
• Familiarity with manufacturing, fabrication, inspection, and assembly processes

Location:

Linthicum, MD Onsite expectation: 5 days a week in Linthicum, MD Clearance Level: Active DoD Secret Clearance Required Salary/Pay range: $40-$68/hr

PLEASE NOTE:

Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Secret security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment*