Remote ECAD PCB Layout Technician

Collins Aerospace; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a remote ECAD/PCB layout engineer to contribute to the end-to-end PCB design lifecycle. You will perform placement, routing, and documentation tasks under mentorship, applying Collins ECAD standards and best practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration with ECAD peers, support for schematic-to-layout workflows, and attention to manufacturability considerations across low to medium complexity boards. Remote work is provided with occasional onsite discussions as needed.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with PCB layout using ECAD tools, including Siemens Xpedition.
• Ability to perform PCB placement, routing, and basic constraint management.
• Experience supporting multilayer PCB designs of low to medium complexity.
• Familiarity with fabrication output generation (Gerbers, ODB++, or similar).
• Understanding of DFM/DFA principles and ability to apply basic manufacturability considerations.

Responsibilities

• Perform PCB layout tasks of low to medium complexity under close guidance from senior designers.
• Apply ECAD design standards, layout rules, and established workflows while completing assigned work packages.
• Support schematic‑to‑layout implementation including component placement, basic routing, and constraint setup.
• Maintain accuracy by minimizing repeat errors and incorporating checker/mentor feedback effectively.
• Prepare and update ECAD documentation such as fabrication outputs, simple drawings, and design files.
• Communicate progress clearly and seek clarification proactively to ensure work aligns with design intent.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by applying lessons learned and following ECAD best practices.
• Collaborate with ECAD peers in sharing task updates and implementing corrections.
• Support configuration management and adherence to ECAD standards across assigned tasks.

Skills

PCB layout

ECAD design

Constraint management

Schematic‑to‑layout

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree

Tools

Siemens Xpedition

PLM systems

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a remote ECAD/PCB layout engineer to contribute to the end-to-end PCB design lifecycle. You will perform placement, routing, and documentation tasks under mentorship, applying Collins ECAD standards and best practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration with ECAD peers, support for schematic-to-layout workflows, and attention to manufacturability considerations across low to medium complexity boards. Remote work is provided with occasional onsite discussions as needed.