PCB Artwork Designer

TDK-Lambda Americas Inc in; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented PCB Designer to support the Electrical Engineering team in developing high-voltage programmable DC power supplies and capacitor chargers.

You will translate concepts into reliable, manufacturable PCB designs and mechanical assemblies, build prototypes, and support production in building those PCB assemblies. This hands-on role emphasizes layout quality impacting safety, performance, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or technical school.
• 3–6 years of related experience and/or training (or equivalent).
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Proficiency with MS Office and PCB design tools (PADS, SolidWorks, Mentor).

Responsibilities

• Draw detailed electrical schematics and layout using PADS.
• Collaborate with PCB manufacturing to improve PCB design.
• Follow company design guidelines for PCB and mechanical design.
• Assist engineers in lab prototype testing, including through-hole and SMT soldering.
• Consider thermal effects and regulatory compliance in design activities.

Skills

Schematic design

PCB layout

Reading technical drawings

Electrical engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PADS

SolidWorks

Pads Logic

PowerPCB

Mentor Graphics PCB layout

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented PCB Designer to support our Electrical Engineering team in developing high-voltage programmable DC power supplies and capacitor chargers. You will turn engineering concepts into reliable, manufacturable PCB designs and mechanical assemblies, build prototypes, support production in building those PCB assemblies, and maintain accurate design documentation. This is a hands-on role in a collaborative environment where layout quality directly affects product safety, performance, and reliability. Create BOM and write engineering change orders as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Drawing detailed electrical schematics and layout design using PADS software
• Work with PCB manufacturing team to make needed improvements in the PCB design
• Adhere to company guidelines and policies in PCB design and mechanical design
• Assist engineers in lab prototype testing, involving through-hole and SMT parts soldering
• Carefully consider any possible impact of thermal effects and regulatory compliance issues in the PCB and or mechanical design activity
• Adhere to company adopted design guide lines

Specific Job Duties include reading drawings, complex PCB layouts and schematics of modern microelectronic parts and electromechanical parts.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PCB DESIGNER

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or technical school
• Three to six years of related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to navigate and use internet/intranet and other programs such as the MS Office package including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, or Company-wide cross functional Enterprise Resource Planning software. Must also be able to perform limited troubleshooting. Solid Works or Pads Logic and Power PCB or Mentor Graphics PCB layout.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

SALARY RANGE

The starting annual base pay for the role is between USD $90,000 and $120,000. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for variable bonus programs and benefits.

ABOUT TDK-LAMBDA AMERICAS INC.

Acquired by TDK in 2008, TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. represents the culmination of three well-established North American power manufacturers: Electronic Measurements Inc., Lambda Electronics, and Innoveta Technologies. We have earned the reputation of being a trusted world-class organization through a history of providing reliable and innovative power supplies. Our broad product offering features over 6,000 models that are suited for many applications, including medical, industrial, broadcast, defense, factory automation, and LED/LCD signage. Our view is that "power supply" is more than just an electronic device, but the heart of our customer's systems. This belief has helped us become a global leader in our industry.

We employ approximately 300 people in our engineering, manufacturing, and sales offices across the United States. At our company, we value the work and ideas of our employees. They are encouraged to express their opinions and take the initiative, which has helped with the growth of our community and kept us at the cutting edge of new technologies. We offer our employees not only a career opportunity but also an environment that allows them to succeed.

TDK-Lambda Americas offerss great benefits and perks, including healthcare benefits, a 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), educational assistance, recognition plans, service awards, and performance-based awards.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. TDK-Lambda Americas is an Equal Opportunity, Affidative Action Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with that commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of the position.

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