Printed Circuit Board Layout Designer (ECAD)

Contract Professionals, Inc.; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 53,507 - 76,207; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career development support

Job summary

A leading technical staffing firm is seeking a Printed Circuit Board Layout Designer in Bloomington, MN. This role involves creating high-performance circuit boards, working closely with engineers, and using advanced design tools. Candidates should have significant experience and a strong attention to detail. This position offers flexible work arrangements and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant PCB layout design experience.
• Strong understanding of MIL and IPC standards.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to the nature of work performed.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed layout design and documentation of printed circuit boards.
• Utilize Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition toolset for design.
• Conduct Valor and DRC Hazard checks to ensure error-free designs.

Skills

Proficiency with Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition tools

Attention to detail

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent education

Tools

Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition tools

Job description

Location: Bloomington, MN | Employment Type: Full-Time (On-Site, Hybrid/Flex, or Fully Remote) | Pay Range: $47.08/hour

Overview

Join our client’s engineering design team as a Printed Circuit Board Layout Designer (ECAD), where you’ll contribute to the creation of high-performance printed circuit boards for advanced defense and technology applications. Working closely with electrical and mechanical engineers, you’ll use state-of-the-art tools to design, validate, and document complex circuit layouts that meet rigorous quality and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed layout design and documentation of printed circuit boards under direction from engineering teams
• Work from schematics, part lists, and board function requirements to create efficient, manufacturable designs
• Utilize Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition toolset, including Layout, Valor, DRC Hazard Checker, Constraint Editor/Constraint Manager (CES), and Drawing Editor
• Create electronic library symbols, geometry, footprints, and related design elements
• Conduct Valor and DRC Hazard checks to ensure error-free designs that meet performance expectations
• Review drawings and documentation for correctness and adherence to engineering drafting standards

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent education
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant PCB layout design experience
• Proficiency with Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition tools (Layout, Valor, CES, Drawing Editor)
• Strong understanding of MIL and IPC standards
• U.S. Citizenship required due to the nature of work performed
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing HDI printed circuit/wiring boards for high-speed systems
• Demonstrated passion for innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Strong ownership of design quality and performance outcomes

Additional Details

• Role supports complex, high-visibility design initiatives within a collaborative engineering environment

Why Join CPI

• Work on advanced, mission-driven engineering and design projects
• Access flexible work arrangements to fit your lifestyle
• Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career development support

About CPI

Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), founded by a U.S. Air Force veteran, connects skilled technical professionals with leading employers across defense, aerospace, and mobility industries.

US Citizenship Requirement

This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.

No Subcontract Requirement

No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.