PCB Electro-Mechanical Designer

Background:

The PCB Electro-Mechanical Designer is part of a team for product development of linear and switch-mode power supplies and has an integral role in creating high-density, mixed-technology printed circuit boards (PCBs) and their associated mechanical components.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with electrical engineers, mechanical design, and manufacturing teams to ensure designs meet specifications using Design for Excellence principles

• Verify PWB design through virtual modeling using CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)

• Participate in design reviews, implement design changes and resolve any issues during prototyping and production stages.

• Contribute to the mechanical design and packaging (3D model) of linear and switch-mode power supplies (10W-30kW, 3V-10KV) used to power magnets, redundant processes, in applications requiring bidirectional and four quadrants, in analytical instrumentation, industrial test equipment, security and OEM power assemblies and supplies.

• Adhere to standard PCB manufacturing processes to ensure quality, compliance, and reliability. Knowledge of IPC and UL standards, EMI/EMC as well as design provisions for automatic testing.

• Generate Gerber files, assembly files and BOMs. Create detailed manufacturing instructions via 2D/3D CAD drawings or MS Office.

• Stay current with the latest PCB design trends and technologies through continuous learning, supporting both personal career growth and team capabilities.

Qualifications:

Experience designing PCBs with CAD tools such as Altium, KiCAD, ORCAD or equivalent.

• Experience in creating schematics and block diagrams using CAD/CAE

• Knowledge of electronic circuit layout and electronic packaging principles.

• Proficiency in PCB-related mechanical design and 3D packaging using AutoCAD, Inventor 3D, SolidWorks or similar CAD tools.

• Ability to select the proper substrate, rigid, flexible, Cu weight, thru or blind vias and isolation techniques for analog and digital PWB design

• Strong understanding of PCB assemblies’ fabrication processes and technologies

• Knowledge of BOM and ERP systems.

• Work with minimal supervision, able to multitask, excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment and productive with Office

• Hands on abilities to assemble bread boards

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering.

• 7+ years of relevant experience.

• Experience in the switching power supply industry a plus

• Background in general mechanical packaging design and 3D modeling.

• Strong knowledge of electromechanical components, mechanical housing fabrication (sheet metal) and plastic molding a definite plus.