Computer Aided Design Apprentice Jobs in Middlefield, OH

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Role Overview and Responsibilities
Introduction: Supports Manufacturing, Marketing and Materials teams by coordinating all aspects of PCB related functions. Develop panel drawings, PCB packages, Design-For-Manufacturability reviews and PCB layouts. Coordinates directly with Product Engineering Group to address issues and meet specific customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop PCB packages to include all essential files to fabricate PCB's.
• Develop PCB Quote Checklists supporting business development efforts.
• Manage electronic PCB package sign off process.
• Performs and or coordinates Valor Design-For-Manufacturability reviews.
• Develop and verify parameters for Valor DFM's reviews.
• Coordinates with Product Engineer specific feedback from Valor DFM's for submittal to the respective customer.
• Manage the creation of PCB panel drawings based on internal manufacturing requirements.
• Determine the most cost effective yield from a panel based on PCB size and form.
• Communicate to customer specific PCB or PCB related data requirements.
• Communicate with PE/ PM/BDM or customer when errors are detected in PCB data or files.
• Work closely with manufacturing to incorporate the latest manufacturing tolerances or process changes into Valor and Design Guidelines.
• Recommend and incorporate updates to TT Electronics Design Guidelines.
• Experience generating multi-layer PCB layouts via Altium, Cadence or Mentor Graphics
• Able to perform Gerber edits to correct issues in customer PCB files.
• Communicate and resolve design related issues noted by PCB supplier.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Individual must be able to maintain confidentiality and have good Judgment. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsA pleasant professional image is expected at all times. Candidate will be expected to exhibit high ethical standards and promote the same within the company.
Education/Experience/Credentials: 3 or more years of CAD layout/design experience. Associate's degree in Electronics Engineering Technology preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered. Experience with Valor/Altium or similar CAD software preferred.
Language Ability: Excellent communication both written and verbal.Ability to read and analyze periodicals, business reports, correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, Team Members and the general public. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. The Individual must possess strong skills in grammar and proofreading.
Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as averages, proportions, percentages. Utilize general algebraic and geometric tools as well as familiarity with metric units and conversion.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to collect data, solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to maintain a professional and positive image in any situation using good judgment.
Computer Skills: Ability to use office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and business systems software. Experience with PCB Design Packages like Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD or Mentor Graphics PADS.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands, finger dexterity, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
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