PCB CAM Engineer

Job Description

The PCB CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) Engineer is responsible for the preparation, verification, and release of manufacturing data packages for printed circuit board fabrication. This role serves as the critical link between customer-supplied design data and the production floor, ensuring that all tooling, artwork, drill programs, and process instructions are accurate, manufacturable, and compliant with customer specifications and IPC standards.

This is a detail-oriented, technical position requiring close collaboration with Production Planning and Manufacturing departments across all fabrication processes.

• Receive and process customer-supplied Gerber (RS-274X), ODB++, IPC-2581, and drill (Excellon) files
• Perform Design Rule Checks (DRC) to verify layer stackup, copper features, drill-to-copper clearances, annular ring, and trace/space minimums
• Identify and communicate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) issues to Sales and Engineering prior to job release
• Review customer netlists and perform electrical net comparisons to verify data integrity
• Ensure customer specifications (drawings, fab notes, IPC class) are captured and reflected in the job traveler

• Build and optimize panelization layouts to maximize material utilization and meet production equipment requirements
• Generate and verify photoplot-ready artwork films for imaging (inner layers, outer layers, solder mask, legend)
• Apply and verify registration targets, tooling holes, coupons, and fiducials per job requirements
• Create and verify drill and rout programs (CNC Excellon format) for all drill operations
• Assign and document drill tool sizes, compensating for plating allowance on PTH features

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• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent hands‑on experience)
• 1–5 years of experience in PCB CAM engineering or PCB fabrication engineering
• Proficiency with CAM software (Genesis 2000, InCAM, Valor NPI, or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of Gerber (RS-274X), ODB++, Excellon drill format, and IPC-2581
• Understanding of PCB fabrication processes: imaging, etching, lamination, plating, drill, rout, solder mask, and legend
• Familiarity with IPC standards: IPC‑2221, IPC‑6012, IPC‑A-600
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple active jobs simultaneously