PCB designer

Akkodis; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a PCB Layout Engineer to design power converter layouts in Altium Designer, ensuring DFM compliance and CAD library standards. You will collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, and Firmware teams to release boards from layout through stencil and PLM records.

The role requires 3+ years in PCB CAD, strong Altium skills, and knowledge of SMT, vias, and production processes. Local candidates in MA preferred; sponsorship not offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PCB CAD design experience.

Responsibilities

• Create PCB layouts for power converter assemblies in Altium Designer.
• Follow DFM guidelines and CAD library standards for footprints and attributes.
• Perform design verification using automated CAD validation and rule-checking tools.
• Use PLM systems to manage PCB designs through all development stages, including release.

Skills

Altium Designer

Power electronics

DFM knowledge

Schematic-to-PCB workflow

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

BluePrint

Valor

ODB++

Job description

We are a leading company in the electronics industry, dedicated to innovation and excellence in power conversion technologies. Our mission is to provide high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

About the Role

The role involves creating PCB layouts for power converter assemblies in Altium Designer, ensuring adherence to Design for Manufacturability (DFM) guidelines and established CAD library standards.

The salary range for this role will be $80,000 to $90,000 per year. Candidates must be local and there is no sponsorship for this role.

Responsibilities

• Create PCB layouts for power converter assemblies in Altium Designer.
• Follow Design for Manufacturability (DFM) guidelines and established CAD library standards for component footprints and attributes.
• Perform comprehensive design verification using automated CAD validation and rule-checking tools.
• Utilize Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems to manage PCB designs through all development stages, including layout, review, fabrication, assembly, and stencil release.
• Collaborate effectively with Electrical Design Engineers to update layouts based on schematic revisions, engineer markups, product platform derivatives, and new product introductions.
• Partner with Mechanical Engineers to accurately incorporate board outlines, mechanical features, terminals, mounting requirements, and keep-out zones, while obtaining required documentation for PCB release.
• Work closely with Operations and NPI Engineers to implement manufacturability requirements, including spacing, solder mask design, assembly tolerances, and process-driven design margins.
• Schedule and lead PCB Layout Design Reviews, both in-person and virtual, with cross-functional stakeholders including Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, Compliance, Manufacturing, and Operations teams prior to design release.
• Apply disciplined project and workload management practices to support multiple concurrent designs and ensure timely PCB releases.
• Collaborate with CAD Library Administrators to maintain library integrity, troubleshoot design database issues, and ensure adherence to component library standards.
• Generate PCB stencil manufacturing files using approved CAD tools and document releases through PLM systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PCB CAD design experience.

Required Skills

• Proficiency with Altium Designer; experience with BluePrint software is a plus.
• Familiarity with Valor, ODB++, or similar manufacturing data formats is preferred.
• Basic understanding of PCB technologies, including SMT, through-hole, buried vias, blind vias, and related manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of power electronics and power conversion applications.
• Understanding of PCB fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with additional CAD tools and software.
• Advanced knowledge of power electronics.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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