Staff PCB Designer

TTM Technologies; New York; On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

TTM Technologies seeks a Sr. PCB Staff Design Engineer to create moderate to complex PCB layouts for digital, analog, power, and RF interconnections. Proficiency with OrCAD, Xpedition, PADs, and Cadence Allegro is required to meet stringent IPC and defense-grade requirements.

You will lead schematic updates, perform R/W tasks, and generate all fabrication/assembly outputs while coordinating with SI, electrical, and manufacturing teams to ensure design integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate's in Electrical Design/Drafting or BS in Electronic Technology.
• 10+ years hands-on experience with PADs, Xpedition and Cadence Allegro/OrCAD.
• Experience designing PCBs for Aerospace/Defense preferred.
• Knowledge of IPC Class III design and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Create PCB concepts and layout estimates.
• Provide design input and trade-offs for schematics/layouts.
• Place and route components meeting electrical and physical specs.
• Produce fabrication/assembly drawings and BOMs.
• Maintain documentation and PCN changes across redesigns.
• Collaborate with SI, electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.

Skills

PCB layout

High-speed design

RF routing

Signal integrity

IPC knowledge

DFA/DFM

Education

AS/BS in electrical/electronic design

CID/CID++ certification

Tools

OrCAD

Xpedition

PAD’s

Cadence Allegro

DxDesigner

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Summary:

TTM is an advanced-technology leader in highly sophisticated surveillance, communications, analysis and integration solutions. Our systems are deployed across a wide range of land, sea and air applications, providing our aerospace, defense and commercial customers with a distinct tactical advantage.

In this role, the PCB Staff Design Engineer will design moderate to complex printed circuit board (PCB) layouts in the domain of Digital, Analog, Power & RF interconnect applications. This includes responsibility for circuit board layout conceptualization, (CAD application by means of Siemens Xpedition, PAD’s or Cadence Allegro tool sets), detail design activities and value-engineering in support of internal TTM programs.

Areas of emphasis/focus include physical design (CAD implementation)/documentation utilizing best practice of electrical IPC standards/methodologies with experienced approach to manufacturing and sustaining maintenance of legacy design projects. Complementary support provided by a combination of TTM Management, Field Application Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and NPI Manufacturing teams.

Must have a background that would permit the U.S. Department of Defense to issue a Secret clearance when necessary for work on a project that requires such a clearance

Duties and Responsibilities:

Design Engineering Physical Design

• PCB concept sketches for assistance in design layout estimating


• PCB design suggestions/trade-offs regarding initial engineering inputs


• Support changes to existing schematic diagrams using TTM suite of tools: OrCAD and/or DxDesigner.


• Place and route components ensuring that all electrical and physical specifications meet the detailed design requirements for each PCB design. Utilization of Siemens Xpedition/PAD’s and/or Cadence Allegro required.


• Participate in design reviews, interface with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing and process engineers to design proto-type and production printed circuit boards in accordance with TTM standards and quality procedures.


• Collaborate on assigned projects closely with Si (Signal Integrity) or various engineering disciplines, fellow designers and Program.

Leadership

• Provide layout feedback to design engineers as needed to ensure functionality and manufacturability of PCB designs.


• Create fabrication and assembly drawings (AutoCAD 2023), parts list & incorporate changes to existing design documentation. Create and maintain component libraries.


• Generate all output files (ODB++, Bill of Materials & PCB/CCA documentation) required for the manufacture of the board and assembly.


• Maintain change (PCN) responsibilities on re-design and documentation updates.

Industry and TTM-specific electrical standards and methodologies-

• Product safety and EMI consideration during eCAD layout (UL, CSA, NEBS, Etc.).


• Standardization of electrical components and eCAD libraries utilizing IPC or vendor specific standards.


• Exceedingly experienced with High-Speed PCB Design Constraints: Differential Pairs, Routing Topologies, Controlled Impedance, Length-matched Traces and Delay Tuning.


• Demonstrated experience with RF PCB routing complexities. Implement layout rules for RF transmission lines (Micro-strip & Coplanar Waveguide), signal line isolation practices, via fencing & unique RF routing structures.


• Audio (Analog & Digital separation) PCB best practice layout guidelines highly recommended.


• Direct design experience related to multi-layer CCA and Flex PCB technologies.


• Current knowledge of μ-via/HDI layout methodologies and best practices.


• Understanding of stack-up materials/construction along with impedance modeling requirements.

Education and Experience:

Education:

• Minimum Associate's in Electrical Design/Drafting or BS in Electronic Technology.


• Related eCAD training certification/career experience will be considered in lieu of a degreed program with 10 years of experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience with primary hands-on demonstrated proficiency of Siemens PAD’s (VX2.8 or later), Siemen’s Xpedition (VX2.14 or later) and/or Cadence Allegro/OrCAD (17.4 or later) product experience is required.


• Comprehensive understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering design practices related to printed circuit board electrical drafting and fabrication drawing creation experience is essential. Necessary familiarities with electrical design utilizing IPC standards, IAW IPC-2221/3 and associated specs is critical.


• Knowledge and methodology utilizing standard IPC Class III approach to design and manufacturing concerns is also necessary.


• BS or related degree in engineering or a related discipline


• Related PCB design for the Aerospace and Defense sectors is preferred.


• CID/CID++ Certification for PCB Designers highly recognized as professional validation of design, documentation, and manufacturability skills within the industry.


• Solid oral communication and interfacing skills with technical and manufacturing personnel to resolve engineering tasks. Propose alternatives when faced with challenging PCB design situations including resolutions to non-standard problems.


• Appropriate understanding of vendor component data sheets for creation of schematic library and/or PCB footprints expected.