Printed Circuit Board Layout Designer; ECAD

Location:

Bloomington, MN |

Employment Type:

Full-Time (On-Site, Hybrid/Flex, or Fully Remote) | Pay Range: $47.08/hour

Join our client’s engineering design team as a Printed Circuit Board Layout Designer (ECAD), where you’ll contribute to the creation of high-performance printed circuit boards for advanced defense and technology applications. Working closely with electrical and mechanical engineers, you’ll use state-of-the-art tools to design, validate, and document complex circuit layouts that meet rigorous quality and performance standards.

• Perform detailed layout design and documentation of printed circuit boards under direction from engineering teams
• Work from schematics, part lists, and board function requirements to create efficient, manufacturable designs
• Utilize Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition toolset, including Layout, Valor, DRC Hazard Checker, Constraint Editor/Constraint Manager (CES), and Drawing Editor
• Create electronic library symbols, geometry, footprints, and related design elements
• Conduct Valor and DRC Hazard checks to ensure error-free designs that meet performance expectations
• Review drawings and documentation for correctness and adherence to engineering drafting standards

• Associate’s degree or equivalent education
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant PCB layout design experience
• Proficiency with Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition tools (Layout, Valor, CES, Drawing Editor)
• Strong understanding of MIL and IPC standards
• U.S. Citizenship required due to the nature of work performed
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

• Experience designing HDI printed circuit/wiring boards for high-speed systems
• Demonstrated passion for innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Strong ownership of design quality and performance outcomes

• Role supports complex, high-visibility design initiatives within a collaborative engineering environment

• Work on advanced, mission-driven engineering and design projects
• Access flexible work arrangements to fit your lifestyle
• Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career development support

Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), founded by a U.S. Air Force veteran, connects skilled technical professionals with leading employers across defense, aerospace, and mobility industries.

This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.

No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.