Senior PCB Design Drafter — Multilayer Altium Schematics

Fermilab; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible S

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Onsite day care

Job summary

Fermilab is seeking a Senior Electrical PCB Design Drafter in Batavia, IL. You will design multilayer PCBs using Altium Designer, convert designs from OrCAD, and prepare detailed schematics and layouts for complex systems.

Join a team in the Power Electronics Systems Department to support procurement, BOM management, and 3D modeling, while mentoring junior drafters and ensuring GD&T and IPC standards compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical certificate, plus 6+ years of related experience.
• Experience with high-density, multi-layer PCBs (6+ layers).
• PCB layout and artwork preparation experience.
• Knowledge of GD&T applications and IPC standards is a plus.
• Ability to translate designs between CAD tools (OrCAD to Altium).

Responsibilities

• Design multilayer and split-plane PCBs using Altium Designer.
• Maintain and update related files and databases; store archives of drawings.
• Translate and update existing designs from OrCAD into Altium.
• Prepare schematics, layouts, and related documents.
• Create 3D models and perform basic design calculations.
• Assist in procurement and BOM management.
• Mentor drafters and students as needed.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations.

Skills

PCB design

High-density boards

Design for Test

Design for Assembly

GD&T

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Degree or technical certificate

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

Job description

Fermilab is seeking a Senior Electrical PCB Design Drafter in Batavia, IL. You will design multilayer PCBs using Altium Designer, convert designs from OrCAD, and prepare detailed schematics and layouts for complex systems.

Join a team in the Power Electronics Systems Department to support procurement, BOM management, and 3D modeling, while mentoring junior drafters and ensuring GD&T and IPC standards compliance.