PCB CAM Engineer

Newbury Electronics ltd; Newbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturing company located in Newbury is looking for a skilled PCB CAM Engineer to optimize PCB designs for production. The role involves reviewing design data, performing manufacturability checks, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in PCB CAM engineering and proficiency with CAM software. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential. This full-time position offers a chance to contribute to quality and efficiency in PCB production.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in PCB CAM engineering or PCB manufacturing.
• Proficiency with CAM software is essential.
• Strong understanding of PCB fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Review and process customer PCB design data.
• Perform Design for Manufacturability checks.
• Generate manufacturing tooling data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Good communication

Teamwork abilities

Tools

UCAM

Genesis

CAM350

Job description

Reports To: CAM Manager / Engineering Lead
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented PCB CAM Engineer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and optimizing printed circuit board (PCB) designs for manufacturing using CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) tools. This role is critical in ensuring manufacturability, quality, and efficiency in PCB production.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and process customer PCB design data (Gerber, ODB, IPC-2581, etc.) for manufacturability.
• Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) checks and provide feedback to customers or internal teams.
• Generate manufacturing tooling data including photoplot files, drill files, and fabrication drawings.
• Optimize panel layouts for production efficiency and yield.
• Collaborate with fabrication and assembly teams to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain CAM software tools and contribute to process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with IPC standards and internal quality requirements.
• Support engineering change requests and documentation updates.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in PCB CAM engineering or PCB manufacturing.
• Proficiency with CAM software such as UCAM, Genesis, CAM350, or similar.
• Strong understanding of PCB fabrication processes and materials.
• Familiarity with industry standards (IPC-2221, IPC-6012, etc.).
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scripting or automation in CAM tools.
• Knowledge of HDI, flex, and rigid-flex PCB technologies.
• Exposure to customer communication and technical support.