PCB Designer II - MMIC

Mini-Circuits; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mini-Circuits is seeking a PCB Designer II in Melville, NY, responsible for PCB design using CAD software like AutoCAD and DraftSight. The role involves creating PCB layouts, managing designs, and ensuring compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in RF PCB design. A competitive salary range from $85,000 to $100,000 per year is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in RF and multilayer PCB design.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM design tools and adaptability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Design PCB layouts and generate gerber files for production.
• Create and manage detailed PCB library based on design rules.
• Communicate with manufacturers regarding documentation and design queries.

Skills

Expertise in CAD tools (AutoCAD, DraftSight)

Knowledge of RF and multilayer PCB design

Project management skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)

Tools

OrCAD

Altium Designer

AS400 ERP

Job description

Position Summary

The PCB Designer II is responsible for utilizing computer aided design (CAD) software, such as AutoCAD or DraftSight to design printed circuits boards (PCB), PCB arrays and solder stencils, and to create/revise drawings for all items listed above, and to post new/updated drawings and documents into the PLM system. Member is also responsible for creating programs needed to perform Pick and Place (P & P) assembly by responsible production departments of Mini‑Circuits. Member has to ensure that created drawings and documents meet product design goal, existing standards and Mini‑Circuits procedures.

Salary Range

$85,000 - $100,000 per year

Job Function

• Design PCB layouts from engineering mark‑up or schematic diagram/simulation results provided by design engineer.
• Create PCB artwork by converting CAD drawing into gerber files to be processed by PCB suppliers or to be used for in‑house PCB prototyping.
• Design PCB arrays and solder stencils from scratch and prepare their artworks (gerber files) to be used by PCB and solder stencil suppliers in production.
• Create PCB, PCB arrays and solder stencils Item Numbers, Bills of Materials (BOM) and release them to PLM system.
• Provide design input to Mechanical Engineers (mechanical enclosures/housing for connectorized models, outline drawings for surface mounted devices, etc.) and to Electrical Design Engineers (circuit simulation).
• Prepare, review and maintain schematic and PCB component library based on current revision of documented PCB design rules, component Specification Control Drawings (SCD) and supplier recommendations.
• Maintain component and project libraries using Engineering Data Management (EDM) system.
• Prepare draft drawings per engineering requests for Engineering Development (ED) projects.
• Review and approve working gerber files (WG) or check‑plots provided by PCB and solder stencil suppliers.
• Communicate with PCB, LTCC and stencil manufacturers to resolve documentation issues, review and approve Engineering queries.
• Create special catalog PCB layout drawings (98‑PL category of drawings) based on PCB layout used in evaluation board for surface‑mounted model.
• Timely respond to any assignment made in PLM system and update assignment status.
• Support Engineering team in ISO Audits and Management reviews and participate in internal and external audits.
• Support the design and release of 25+ PCBs (both RF and digital) for various types of the models.
• Demonstrate proficiency using CAD software for PCB designs.
• Develop proficiency using AS400 ERP tool in day‑to‑day work.
• Demonstrate good understanding of company procedures and production processes.
• Adeptness in following procedures defined in various documents e.g. following design rules, following Company procedures (CPs).
• Demonstrate full understanding of standard MCL assembly and manufacturing methods.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Mechanical Engineering (BSME) required, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in RF and multilayer printed circuit board design.
• Alternatively, a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with at least 3 years of experience in RF and multilayer printed circuit board design will be considered equivalent.
• Strong expertise in the design and development of RF and multilayer printed circuit boards is required.
• Established experience in designing complex RF and multilayer printed circuit boards, including electrical, mechanical and thermal (via arrays, copper coin, metal backing, etc.) considerations.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency and experience using modern CAD/CAM design tools, such as OrCAD, Altium Designer, AutoCAD, DraftSight or equivalent and willingness to learn new software as required to perform job duties.
• Ability to customize software used for design of printed circuit boards in order to improve its performance and increase productivity.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Professional and positive approach, self‑motivated, detail oriented, strong in building relationships, team player, dynamic, creative with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to multi‑task and adjust to changing priorities and short deadlines.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Business related computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cultural Focus

• Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work
• Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement
• Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company’s goals
• Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession – by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers
• Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail
• Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork
• Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Strong project management, problem solving and change management skills.
• Skills to monitor diverse, simultaneous projects of varying complexities.
• Working knowledge of ERP tool, AS/400 or SAP preferred.
• Working knowledge of PLM system, such as Arena is preferred.
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini‑Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management’s discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mini‑Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy‑related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.