NSC Staffing has an immediate direct hire opportunity for PCB CAM Engineer SOP- Milwaukee, WI
Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm
Pay range: $90,000 with flexibility based on experience and qualifications
The PCB CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) Engineer is responsible for the preparation, verification, and release of manufacturing data packages for printed circuit board fabrication. This role serves as the critical link between customer-supplied design data and the production floor, ensuring that all tooling, artwork, drill programs, and process instructions are accurate, manufacturable, and compliant with customer specifications and IPC standards.
This is a detail-oriented, technical position requiring close collaboration with Production Planning and Manufacturing departments across all fabrication processes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Customer Data Intake & Review
โข Receive and process customer-supplied Gerber (RS-274X), ODB++, IPC-2581, and drill (Excellon) files
โข Perform Design Rule Checks (DRC) to verify layer stackup, copper features, drill-to-copper clearances, annular ring, and trace/space minimums
โข Identify and communicate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) issues to Sales and Engineering prior to job release
โข Review customer netlists and perform electrical net comparisons to verify data integrity
โข Ensure customer specifications (drawings, fab notes, IPC class) are captured and reflected in the job traveler
2. Tooling & Artwork Generation
โข Build and optimize panelization layouts to maximize material utilization and meet production equipment requirements
โข Generate and verify photoplot-ready artwork films for imaging (inner layers, outer layers, solder mask, legend)
โข Apply and verify registration targets, tooling holes, coupons, and fiducials per job requirements
โข Create and verify drill and rout programs (CNC Excellon format) for all drill operations
โข Assign and document drill tool sizes, compensating for plating allowance on PTH features
โข Generate controlled impedance layer assignments and document stack-up configurations
Required Qualifications
โข Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
โข 1-5 years of experience in PCB CAM engineering or PCB fabrication engineering
โข Proficiency with CAM software (Genesis 2000, InCAM, Valor NPI, or equivalent)
โข Working knowledge of Gerber (RS-274X), ODB++, Excellon drill format, and IPC-2581
โข Understanding of PCB fabrication processes: imaging, etching, lamination, plating, drill, rout, solder mask, and legend
โข Familiarity with IPC standards: IPC-2221, IPC-6012, IPC-A-600
โข Permanent Resident of the United States.
โข Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple active jobs simultaneously
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