PCB Designer Job Kankakee area,Illinois USA,Engineering

PCB Designer

We are seeking a skilled PCB Designer to join our team on a 6-month contract basis. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and developing printed circuit boards (PCBs) for a variety of applications. This role requires expertise in PCB layout, schematic design, and industry-standard design tools such as Altium Designer and PADS. The candidate must be able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal design performance and compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop printed circuit boards (PCBs) for various applications.
Create and maintain schematic diagrams and PCB layouts using industry-standard design tools such as Altium Designer and PADS.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, and firmware engineers, to ensure design specifications and functional requirements are met.
Conduct design reviews and provide feedback to improve design quality and efficiency.
Troubleshoot and resolve design-related issues to ensure optimal PCB performance.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices for PCB design.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Proven experience in PCB design and schematic capture.
Proficiency with PCB design software such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, Eagle, or PADS.
Strong understanding of electronic components, circuit design principles, and multilayer PCB layouts.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with high-frequency PCB design.
Knowledge of signal integrity, power integrity, and EMC/EMI considerations.
Familiarity with PCB manufacturing processes and DFM/DFT principles.
Experience with high-speed digital, analog, and RF circuit design.

Work Environment:

Hybrid work model (must be onsite from day one).
Fast-paced and collaborative engineering team environment.
Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge PCB design projects.