Printed Circuit Board Designer

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

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The Electronic CAD Designer creates moderate to highly complex PWB layouts using inputs from the schematic designers and other members of engineering. The designer plays a critical role in the development of designs for new or modified high-density printed wiring boards. Assists in the design and development of moderately complex and detailed layouts of printed wiring boards (PWBs).

• Assist electrical engineers with the design and layout of electrical hardware, primarily printed wiring boards (PWBs), and interpret and understand basic design requirements.
• Work on moderate to highly complex PWB designs and associated documentation.
• Work with moderate to minimal oversight from senior technical personnel.
• Regularly provide feedback on the effectiveness of processes and work instructions to management.
• Regularly interface with DFM engineers to define and implement fabrication criteria ensuring manufacturability.
• Assist engineers with constraint editing and entry.
• Regularly work with multiple senior technical staff members on design projects.
• Request management assistance when conflicting information is provided by team members.
• Communicate project status and issues to management and project team members in oral or written form as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to execute a project task efficiently and drive a layout project to completion.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to collect, organize, and capture design details in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Detailed knowledge of Mentor Graphics DxDesigner, Expedition, and Expedition.
• Advanced packaging design tools required (VX).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (2D), CAM
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Familiarity with Solid Works.
• Familiarity with industry standards: IPC-7351, JEDEC-JP95, MIL-STD-1835.
• Knowledge of PWB assembly, PWB fabrication, hardware assembly, or hardware testing.
• Ability to follow processes and work instructions and adapt to new processes quickly.

• Requires an associate's degree or certificate from a two-year technical school in applicable discipline or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and skills.
• Formal education in electronics or electrical circuit theory is preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in the field of PWB design or technical drafting with specific tools knowledge.
• Experience using advanced packaging layout techniques such as dynamic wire-bond, complex flex and 3D die stacking.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.

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City:
St. Petersburg

State:
Florida

Postal Code: 33716

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $38.00 - $64.60 per hour. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and other factors, including job-related skills, experience, and education or training.

Union ranges will comply with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. The compensation details listed reflect the base salary only and do not include bonuses or benefits.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper provides access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Defense and Space Manufacturing