Associate Design Engineer, PWB Design

Moog; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k matching

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Job summary

Moog in Buffalo, NY, is seeking an Associate Design Engineer, PWB Design to design complex PWBs and CCAs for NASA, military, and commercial space applications. You will work on schematics, layouts, BOMs, and manufacturing data as part of cross-functional teams.

The role requires a BS/BT in Electrical Engineering or technical degree with PWBD experience, strong drafting and configuration-management skills, and familiarity with IPC/Space/Military standards. Onsite work in Buffalo.

Qualifications

• BS/BT in Electrical Engineering or an Associate’s Degree with 2+ years PWBD experience.
• Working knowledge of engineering principles, documentation standards, and drafting practices.
• Understanding of electronic circuits, packaging, materials, and IPC/Space/Military/Commercial standards.
• Advanced experience with schematic entry and PWB layout/route.
• Working knowledge of configuration management for product design.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into Schematics, Netlists, PWB layouts, and drawings for fabrication.
• Ensure Schematic, PWB layout, BOM, and Manufacturing data meet design requirements.
• Occasionally direct drafting personnel in task completion.
• Follow Moog procedures and CM requirements (MBS, release workflow).
• Create and check detailed drawings; ensure BOM accuracy in PLM (Teamcenter).
• Contribute to cost-effective design by collaborating with Design and Manufacturing Eng.
• Suggest materials for non-critical situations to conform to design.

Skills

Schematic entry

PWB layout & routing

IPC/Space/Military standards knowledge

Configuration management

Spatial visualization

Education

B.S./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Associate’s Degree in a technical major + 2+ yrs PWBD experience

Tools

OrCAD Schematic Entry

Cadence Allegro

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title: Associate Design Engineer, PWB Design Reporting To: Management, Design Engineering Work Schedule: Onsite – Buffalo, NY

The Space Sector of Moog’s Space and Defense Group (SDG) designs and manufactures systems to survive the harsh environments of space travel. As an industry leader in space avionics, actuation and mechanisms, propulsion, power, structures, and shock and vibration control, Moog has been committed to the space industry for more than 60 years and Moog products have been to every planet. Our team in the Space Sector’s Actuation and Avionics Business Unit is looking for an Associate Design Engineer, PWB Design to design complex, multilayer, high density, high power, high voltage, and thermally challenging Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs) and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) for NASA, military, and commercial space applications. You will report to the Electronics Packaging Manager and work within program teams to design and produce final drawings and data including Schematics, Master Pattern (Artwork), PWB, CCA, Bill of Materials (BOM) and manufacturing data, developed and dependent on Schematic input, PWB layout input and 3D/Solid models working independently or in conjunction with others. This position requires a high degree of foresight and creativity, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a cross functional team to anticipate and solve unprecedented engineering problems.

Responsibilities

• Translation of requirements emanating from a variety of sources used to generate Schematics, Netlists, PWB layouts, Master Pattern (Artwork), 3D/Solid models, layouts and detailed engineering drawings as well as supporting electronic data for PWB fabrication and CCA manufacturing.
• In conjunction with an Engineering Designer, Electrical Team Lead, or Senior Circuit Board Designer, ensuring that the detailed integrity of Schematic, PWB layout, BOM and Manufacturing data meets the intended PWB and CCA design requirements.
• Occasionally directing the efforts of drafting personnel in the completion of their tasks.
• This effort includes direction and input based on familiarity with the Moog Systems and Procedures, MBS (Moog Business System), Moog Release/Change workflow process, and configuration control requirements.
• Creating and checking detailed drawings for completeness and accuracy, ensures the parts list in Moog’s PLM (Teamcenter) and MBS is accurate and complete.
• Contributing to cost-effective design and functional products by working closely with Design Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Suggesting or specifying (for non-critical situations) materials to conform to design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Technology Degree (BT) in Electrical Engineering or other relevant Engineering degree OR an Associate’s Degree in a technical Major and at least 2 years of Printed Wiring Board Layout Design and Drafting experience.
• Working knowledge of engineering principles, documentation standards, and drafting practices, including spatial visualization.
• Possess understanding of electronic circuits, electrical component properties, electronic packaging, PWB and CCA materials, as well comprehensive knowledge of, and the capability to design to the requirements of IPC, Space, Military and Commercial standards and specifications.
• Advanced experience and knowledge schematic entry and PWB layout/route.
• Working knowledge of configuration management control of product design.

Preferred

• Utilization of OrCAD Schematic Entry and Cadence Allegro PWB layout ECAD design software is desirable.
• Prior experience in the Aerospace industry is preferred.
• IPC CID and/or CID+ certification a plus
• Experience using Siemens NX 3D MCAD software or Solidworks is a plus.
• Knowledge and use of Teamcenter PLM is a plus.

How We Care for You

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values.
• Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Salary Range Transparency: Buffalo, NY $65,000.00–$100,000.00 Annually Salary Range Disclaimer The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

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