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Ametek

Senior PCB Designer

Woodstock, NY

$75K/yr

Update hand drawn or PADS drawings, into change order systems or transfer to Altium PCB * Good ... Experienced designing PTH and SMT circuit boards * Experienced using 3D PCB design and layout using ...

Ametek

Senior PCB Designer

Woodstock, NY · On-site

Update hand drawn or PADS drawings, into change order systems or transfer to Altium PCB * Good ... Experienced designing PTH and SMT circuit boards * Experienced using 3D PCB design and layout using ...

Qualcomm

PCB Designer, Senior

San Diego, CA · On-site

As a Senior PCB Designer, you will be a key contributor shaping next-generation hardware from ... Proficiency in Siemens/Mentor Xpedition, PADS, Altium or Cadence Allegro PCB design software

Executive Alliance

Staff PCB Designer

Farmingdale, NY

$100K - $140K/yr

... PADs, or Cadence Allegro tool sets), detailed design activities, and value engineering in support ... PCB designs * Create fabrication and assembly drawings (AutoCAD 2023), parts list & incorporate ...

Spellman High Voltage

Designer, PCB

Hauppauge, NY · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

Experience designing PCBs with CAD tools such as Altium, PCAD, PADs, or equivalent. * Strong understanding of electronic circuit layout and electronic packaging principles. * Proficiency in PCB ...

Spellmanhv

Designer, PCB

Hauppauge, NY

$95K - $110K/yr

Experience designing PCBs with CAD tools such as Altium, PCAD, PADs, or equivalent. * Strong understanding of electronic circuit layout and electronic packaging principles. * Proficiency in PCB ...

Excelitas Technologies

Senior PCB Designer

Billerica, MA · On-site

$93K - $124K/yr

Experience using PADS design software preferred; * Understand and implement component IC ... board designs; * Build and/or modify through-hole or surface mount PCB assemblies as required ...

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CredentialsTypically self-taught or with certification in PCB designOften holds engineering degrees or certifications in electronics or PCB design
Work EnvironmentIndependent, remote freelance workUsually employed by companies, working in office or hybrid settings
Industry UsageUsed by clients needing custom PCB design servicesEmployed in product development teams for PCB layout and design
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for freelance PCB design servicesSeeking PCB layout engineering roles or employment

Freelance Pads Pcb Designers primarily work independently on custom PCB projects, often remotely, while PCB Layout Engineers are typically employed by companies to develop and optimize PCB layouts within larger engineering teams. Both roles require knowledge of PCB design tools, but their work settings and employment types differ significantly.

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Senior PCB Designer

Ametek

Woodstock, NY

$75K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

AMETEK rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

89th of 157 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

As the Senior PCB Designer with AMETEK Rotron, you will play a key part in supporting engineering efforts by assisting in the design and development of detailed layouts of printed circuit boards. You will develop printed circuit board layouts based on input from both electrical and mechanical engineers, helping define overall functional requirements while working within the prescribed physical constraints.
In this role you will be responsible for importing schematics generated by electrical engineers, as well as completing schematic drawings with minimal engineering assistance. This will require a clear understanding of design intent and the ability to translate requirements into accurate PCB layouts.
You will also be responsible for releasing the complete PCB assembly package, including fabrication drawings, assembly prints, and bills of materials, ensuring all documentation is complete and ready for production.
Responsibilities:
  • Review PCB layouts to ensure proper EMI, EMC and safety concerns are accounted for
  • Generate electrical schematics, drawings and 3D models using Altium PCB 3D and SolidWorks
  • Design through hole and surface mount PCB assemblies using 3D PCB layout tool
  • Update hand drawn or PADS drawings, into change order systems or transfer to Altium PCB
  • Good planning and organization skills
  • Prepare and release all required assembly and fabrication documentation, including 2D drawings and 3D models

Qualifications:
  • Experienced reading schematics and mechanical assembly prints
  • Experienced designing PTH and SMT circuit boards
  • Experienced using 3D PCB design and layout using Altium 3D or similar tools
  • Developed components, and managing library elements for electrical engineering
  • Document assembly drawings with Altium and SolidWorks CAD software
  • Experience developing PCB to meet IPC class 3 standards
  • Working knowledge of military and commercial aerospace standards
  • Experience with generating and implementing engineering changes via engineering change orders
  • Prepare and release all required assembly and fabrication documentation, including 2D drawings and 3D models
  • Experience integrating PCBAs into mechanical enclosures

Education and Experience
  • A minimum of 8 years' experience in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design (Required)
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience utilizing 3D PCB design tools.
  • An associate's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent (Required)
  • A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (A Plus)
  • Any certifications such as IPC, CID, and REACH (A Plus)
  • Experience with PADS (A Plus)
  • Experience with SolidWorks drawings, modeling, and assemblies (A Plus)
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Due to the nature of Rotron's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.
Compensation
Employee Type: Salaried
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 75,000
Salary Maximum: 100,000
Incentive: No
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.
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