Junior CAD PCB Technician

MDA Space; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care

Dental and vision insurance

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Group retirement savings plans

Employee and family assistance program

Job summary

MDA Space is seeking a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Designer to support the layout of rigid and flexible PCBs for high-reliability aerospace applications. This role involves creating PCB schematics, maintaining CAD libraries, and collaborating with engineers to ensure design compliance. Required qualifications include an AEC or DEC in electrical engineering and a strong understanding of PCB processes. Candidates must also be proficient with EDA CAD Layout tools and fluent in French and English. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• AEC or DEC in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Create PCB schematics and layouts.
• Maintain the CAD library of component symbols, footprints, and database entries.
• Develop layer stack‑ups that meet design specifications.
• Route components and verify all electrical and physical constraints.
• Coordinate with mechanical engineers to satisfy interface requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to comply with IPC standards and design‑for‑manufacturing criteria.
• Revise PCB designs in response to changes and propose solutions.
• Generate drawings and documentation for manufacture and assembly.

Skills

Understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly processes

Experience with EDA CAD Layout tools

Proficiency in multilayer board design

Fluent in French and English

Excellent communication skills

Education

AEC or DEC in electrical engineering or a related field

Tools

Mentor Graphics Xpedition

Cadence Allegro

PADS Layout

Altium

OrCAD

Job description

Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Designer – Aerospace

Support the complete layout of rigid and flexible PCBs for high‑reliability aerospace applications using CAD tools under the guidance of senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Create PCB schematics and layouts.
• Maintain the CAD library of component symbols, footprints, and database entries.
• Develop layer stack‑ups that meet design specifications.
• Route components and verify all electrical and physical constraints.
• Coordinate with mechanical engineers to satisfy interface requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to comply with IPC standards and design‑for‑manufacturing criteria.
• Revise PCB designs in response to changes and propose solutions.
• Generate drawings and documentation for manufacture and assembly.

Required Qualifications

• AEC or DEC in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly processes.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with EDA CAD Layout tools such as Mentor Graphics Xpedition, Cadence Allegro, PADS Layout, Altium, or OrCAD.
• Proficiency in multilayer board design.
• Excellent communication across technical disciplines.
• Fluency in French and English (preferred).

Comments / Special Considerations

Successful candidates must obtain and maintain a security clearance at the reliability status level and pass the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) assessment.

Benefits

You will receive a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes comprehensive health care, dental, vision, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans, and an employee and family assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MDA is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity, integrity, and collaboration.