APN Software Services, Inc.
Lead PCB Designer
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Location: Rochester, NY
Relocation Assistance Provided
Job Schedule: 9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description
This person will contribute to the company’s success by supporting PCB layout design activities to support the development of the most advanced radio communication equipment in the world for the military and first responders. The PCB Designer will effectively utilize design software deployed at the company to create, modify, review, and validate PCB designs for rigid, flexible, and rigid flex printed circuit boards. They will utilize the latest board technologies: fine line and spaces, microvias, stacked microvias, via-in-pad, etc. The person will mentor new and less experienced designers in all elements of PCB design. This role reports to the PCB Design Manager.
Essential Functions:
Utilize Mentor PADS layout software to incorporate schematic, mechanical, and manufacturing inputs into new and revised HDI PCB designs.
Collaborate with the cross-functional design team to resolve fabrication, assembly, and test issues identified through Valor NPI fabrication and manufacturing checks
Create PCB stackups and model-controlled impedance.
Create highly complex PCB layouts leveraging design methodologies by board technology, e.g., RF, digital, analog, power supply and mixed technologies.
Perform peer reviews of complex PCB layout designs.
Create and maintain PCB layout design guidelines.
Lead the assessment and implementation of new and upgraded PCB design software.
Develop and document best practices related the PCB design process. Create and update templates, checklists, and procedures.
Mentor less experienced PCB Designers.
Respond to supplier support requests when technical questions arise related to the requirements associated with specific PCB part numbers.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years or prior relevant PCB design experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related PCB design experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related PCB design experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Knowledge of the PCB design value chain: schematics, materials, fabrication, assembly, and related design and simulation software tools.
Knowledge of the PCB design elements: schematic, BOM, mechanical, fabrication, assembly, components, and all related files and documentation
Experience mentoring and onboarding less experienced and early career PCB Designers
Experience with peer reviews of PCB layout designs.
Experience evaluating and upgrading PCB design related software.
Thanks,
Amit Sehdev
APN Software Services Inc.
Direct: 510-402-1061 | Fax: 510-623-5055 | Amit@apninc.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amit-sehdev-lion-bb145039
Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first.
Location: Rochester, NY
Relocation Assistance Provided
Job Schedule: 9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description
This person will contribute to the company’s success by supporting PCB layout design activities to support the development of the most advanced radio communication equipment in the world for the military and first responders. The PCB Designer will effectively utilize design software deployed at the company to create, modify, review, and validate PCB designs for rigid, flexible, and rigid flex printed circuit boards. They will utilize the latest board technologies: fine line and spaces, microvias, stacked microvias, via-in-pad, etc. The person will mentor new and less experienced designers in all elements of PCB design. This role reports to the PCB Design Manager.
Essential Functions:
Utilize Mentor PADS layout software to incorporate schematic, mechanical, and manufacturing inputs into new and revised HDI PCB designs.
Collaborate with the cross-functional design team to resolve fabrication, assembly, and test issues identified through Valor NPI fabrication and manufacturing checks
Create PCB stackups and model-controlled impedance.
Create highly complex PCB layouts leveraging design methodologies by board technology, e.g., RF, digital, analog, power supply and mixed technologies.
Perform peer reviews of complex PCB layout designs.
Create and maintain PCB layout design guidelines.
Lead the assessment and implementation of new and upgraded PCB design software.
Develop and document best practices related the PCB design process. Create and update templates, checklists, and procedures.
Mentor less experienced PCB Designers.
Respond to supplier support requests when technical questions arise related to the requirements associated with specific PCB part numbers.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years or prior relevant PCB design experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related PCB design experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related PCB design experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Knowledge of the PCB design value chain: schematics, materials, fabrication, assembly, and related design and simulation software tools.
Knowledge of the PCB design elements: schematic, BOM, mechanical, fabrication, assembly, components, and all related files and documentation
Experience mentoring and onboarding less experienced and early career PCB Designers
Experience with peer reviews of PCB layout designs.
Experience evaluating and upgrading PCB design related software.
Thanks,
Amit Sehdev
APN Software Services Inc.
Direct: 510-402-1061 | Fax: 510-623-5055 | Amit@apninc.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amit-sehdev-lion-bb145039