Computer Aided Manufacturing Engineer

Description

Do you want to be part of an organization focused on creating defining innovations that ensure our nation’s preeminence in the 21st century? Would you like to further the development and fabrication of hardware, used to solve hard problems and whose solutions have an important bearing on National Security, Military Readiness, Space Exploration, National Health, and the advancement of fundamental science or engineering?

If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking a Computer Aided Manufacturing Engineer to help support the front‑end data processing and panelization for a variety of APL internally fabricated hardware. This hardware ranges from high reliability configured space product to quick turn deployable rapid prototypes. Tasking beyond the primary support role (InCAM Pro) includes bare board electrical testing, laser drilling, and mechanical CNC drilling and routing.

This position includes a highly variable mix of work opportunity and is not a remote position.

• Computer Aided Manufacturing Engineering for incoming printed circuit boards including rigid, rigid‑flex and flexible circuits, develop processing flows using CAM software, perform design checks, panel layout, coupon generation, file generation, and support manufacturability reviews with customers.
• Generate work orders with fabrication information and support close‑out activities when complete.
• Backend support of the CAM software including editing of design rules, checks and automation scripts, involvement in the development of new ideas to further the technical progress of our product, and provide basic computer support for equipment in the facility.
• Coach customers on printed circuit board design and fabrication design guidelines.
• Interface with customers during pre‑production tooling and give production status updates.
• Attend design reviews for fabrication feasibility and readiness.
• Operate PCB manufacturing equipment and process boards as needed, which may include working with chemicals and lifting heavy objects.

Note:

This job summary and listing of duties is for the purpose of describing the position and its essential functions at time of hire and may change over time.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in printed circuit board manufacturing.
• 2+ years of experience with printed circuit board computer aided manufacturing software Genesis 2000 and/or InCAM software.
• Familiar with requirements defined in IPC‑6012, 6013, 2221, and 2223.
• Proficient in programming in either Perl, CShell, or Python.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Driven and self‑motivated.
• Flexible with tasking, some hands‑on, and willing to perform equipment and software troubleshooting.
• Able to obtain a Secret level security clearance. Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship.
• Must be able to work on site.

• Expert user of InCAM Pro software, especially scripting and maintaining ERFs.
• Experience with printed circuit board manufacturing including wet chemical processing, lamination, and/or CNC drilling and routing.
• Experience in programming with Django and React frameworks.
• Experience with 3‑D printing electronics.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations.

• Minimum Rate: $100,000 Annually
• Maximum Rate: $245,000 Annually