Electronic Drafters

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for an Electronic Drafter who will be responsible for drawing wiring diagrams and layout designs for manufacturing, installation, and repair of electronic devices. The role requires strong skills in CAD software, effective communication, and a degree in electronic engineering or a related field. Candidates should have hands-on experience with drafting tools and a solid understanding of critical thinking and problem-solving methods. Join us in shaping innovative electronic designs!

Qualifications

• Degree in electronic engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience using CAD tools for electronic design.
• Strong critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Draw wiring diagrams and layout drawings for electronic equipment.
• Select drill size according to test design and specifications.
• Train students in schematic and control diagram preparation.

Skills

Speaking

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Judgment and Decision Making

Complex Problem Solving

Education

Degree in electronic engineering, computer-aided drafting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Autodesk AutoCAD

The MathWorks MATLAB

PTC Creo Parametric

Cadence PSpice

Sage ERP Accpac

Job description

Electronic Drafter

All About Electronic Drafters

Draw wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings used for manufacture, installation, and repair of electronic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Select drill size to drill test head, according to test design and specifications, and submit guide layout to designated department.
• Key and program specified commands and engineering specifications into computer system to change functions and test final layout.
• Review work orders or procedural manuals and confer with vendors or design staff to resolve problems or modify design.
• Copy drawings of printed circuit board fabrication using print machine or blueprinting procedure.
• Generate computer tapes of final layout design to produce layered photo masks or photo plotting design onto film.
• Train students to use drafting machines and to prepare schematic diagrams, block diagrams, control drawings, logic diagrams, integrated circuit drawings, or interconnection diagrams.

Key Skills

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Tools & Technology

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Project
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• The MathWorks MATLAB
• Dassault Systemes CATIA
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software
• PTC Creo Parametric
• IBM Lotus Notes
• Verilog
• Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
• 1CadCam Unigraphics
• Cadence PSpice
• UGS Solid Edge
• Sage ERP Accpac
• SofTech CADRA
• Mentor Graphics PADS
• Manufacturing resource planning MRP software
• PTC Pro/INTRALINK

Education & Experience

Typical requirements include a degree in electronic engineering, computer-aided drafting, or a related field, combined with hands‑on experience using CAD tools for electronic design.