PCB Designer

FutureRecruit.net; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm is offering a temporary 3-month contract position for a PCB layout designer. The role involves working with schematic design engineers using Altium for the layout of digital and RF PCBs and creating mechanical assemblies in SolidWorks. Candidates should possess a strong attention to detail and be experienced in evaluating components for obsolescence. This position provides the opportunity to contribute to high-quality product development in California.

Qualifications

• Experience with layout of digital and RF PCBs using Altium.
• Proficient in SolidWorks for mechanical assembly design.
• Ability to manage and create parts for schematic and PCB libraries.

Responsibilities

• Layout of digital and RF PCBs.
• Research and evaluate components for obsolescence.
• Maintain layout-related documentation.

Skills

Experience with Altium layout

Attention to detail

Knowledge of RF and digital PCB design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

This position is a temporary 3-month contract position responsible for supporting the board-level layout of new products and sustaining engineering. Reporting to the Manager CAD/Mechanical design, this position will work closely with senior engineers in digital and RF hardware to ensure the design of a high-quality product designed for manufacturability, longevity, and performance.

A successful candidate will be experienced, enthusiastic, ready to take on new challenges, and have excellent attention to detail.

Products include systems with an emphasis on video compression, decompression, FPGAs, microprocessors, and wireless communications.

What you will be doing:

• The layout of digital and RF PCBs working with schematic design engineers using Altium
• Designer.
• Schematic design and/or modification of supporting PCBs with minimal oversight using
• Design of cable adapter drawings and mechanical assemblies in Solidworks.
• Research and evaluate components for obsolescence
• Manage and create new parts for schematic and PCB libraries.
• Generate assembly drawings from detailed parts, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Develop and maintain bills of materials.
• Provide input to project plans and keep projects on schedule.
• Prepare and maintain layout-related documentation