Sr. CAM Engineer, PCB (STARLINK)

United States Digital Space LLC; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Senior CAM Engineer for PCB production to convert advanced design files into production formats. The candidate will be crucial in the design validation process and product realization for consumer devices.

Qualified applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and over 5 years of CAM experience. Knowledge of industry standards is essential. This role demands on-site work with a focus on PCB manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PCB CAM & manufacturing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Review PCB designs and convert design files to usable outputs.
• Perform Design Rule Checks (DRC) & Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Create efficient PCB panel layouts.
• Ensure compliance with design specifications and industry standards.
• Maintain proper documentation revision & change control.
• Develop and maintain CAM automation scripts.

Skills

PCB CAM & manufacturing experience

Ability to read technical drawings

Problem-solving using engineering principles

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

CAM software proficiency

CNC programming experience

Knowledge of IPC manufacturing standards

Diagnosis of PCB failure modes

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Experience in product transition from R&D to production

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. CAM ENGINEER, PCB (STARLINK)

As a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Engineer on Starlink, you will spearhead the conversion of state-of-the-art PCB designs into production equipment readable files to produce PCBs. This position will be responsible for the utilization of CAM software to process design files to production outputs. You will understand specific file requirements of multiple manufacturing equipment (drilling, routing, electrical test.) You will work cross functionally to perform design rule checks to comply with manufacturing, trouble shoot issues and implement rapid design improvements.

Your work will form the backbone for millions of next generation consumer-facing devices that we ship directly to customers and businesses all over the world. From private homes, RVs, planes, or boats, this team plays an instrumental role in leveling the playing field for high-speed connectivity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and analyze PCB designs to convert design files to usable outputs for machine on the production floor. Perform netlist extraction and compare again the original design for data accuracy.
• Perform comprehensive Design Rule Checks (DRC) & Design or Manufacturability (DFM) to identify potential manufacturing issues. Clearly communicate findings with recommendations.
• Create efficient panel layouts that maximize material usage.
• Ensure all outputs comply with design specification and industry standards. (IPC)
• Maintain proper revision & change control of documentation
• Develop and maintain CAM automation scripts and post processors.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
• 5+ years of PCB CAM & manufacturing experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to read and understand technical drawings
• Ability to solve complex problems utilizing engineering first principles with minimal supervision on tight schedules
• Strong Interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• CAM software proficiency with industry standards
• CNC programming experience
• Knowledge of IPC manufacturing standards
• Experience diagnosing PCB failure modes and root cause analysis
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing of stack up analysis
• Experience with taking products from research and development into production.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to travel to other the company sites and/or vendors for potentially extended periods of time including international
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Willing to work onsite; remote work is not considered

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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