PCB Designer

For more than 50 years, our company has been designing and manufacturing security products that protect people, property, and businesses. Our long history is built on engineering expertise, quality craftsmanship, innovation, and a commitment to our customers.

We’re looking for an experienced PCB Designer to join our Engineering team and play an important role in bringing electronic products from concept to production.

If you enjoy turning schematics and engineering requirements into well-designed, manufacturable circuit boards—and take pride in getting the details right—this could be an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

As a PCB Designer, you’ll work independently under the direction of the Engineering team to design and prepare printed circuit board layouts, fabrication and assembly drawings, and supporting documentation for electronic products. You’ll collaborate closely with Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, PCB fabrication and assembly partners, and other internal teams to develop PCB designs that meet electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, reliability, and cost requirements.

What You'll Do

• Uses PCB CAD software to design and prepare printed circuit board layouts based on electrical schematics and engineering requirements.
• Performs component placement and PCB routing while considering electrical performance, mechanical constraints, manufacturability, reliability, serviceability, and product cost.
• Creates, verifies, and maintains PCB footprints, schematic symbols, and related CAD library components in accordance with company standards.
• Configures and maintains PCB design rules and constraints appropriate for the design and manufacturing process.
• Works with PCB fabricators and engineering personnel to establish and maintain appropriate PCB layer stackups, materials, and fabrication requirements.
• Reviews PCB designs with Electrical Engineers and other members of the Engineering team and incorporates required changes.
• Reviews PCB designs for design-for-manufacturability and design-for-assembly considerations and recommends improvements where appropriate.
• Prepares PCB fabrication and assembly documentation, including manufacturing drawings, fabrication notes, drill information, and other required production documentation.
• Generates and verifies manufacturing outputs, including Gerber/ODB++ files, NC drill files, pick-and-place data, and other files required by PCB fabrication and assembly vendors.
• Works with PCB fabrication vendors and the internal assembly team to resolve manufacturing issues and improve PCB manufacturability.
• Participates in prototype and first-article builds, investigates PCB-related manufacturing issues, and incorporates approved design changes.
• Maintains accurate engineering documentation and revision control for PCB designs and associated documentation.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of PCB design standards, CAD libraries, templates, and design processes.
• Completes assigned PCB designs on schedule and with a high level of quality while satisfying electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, reliability, and cost requirements.
• Observes and adheres to DMP Data Classification Standard.
• Observes company policies and continuously strives to identify processes that improve efficiency while maintaining conformance to requirements.
• Accepts responsibility for satisfying customers, reducing cycle time, and eliminating waste.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Job duties are subject to change as directed by management.

What We're Looking For

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics, PCB Design, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of experience designing printed circuit boards, preferably for electronic products manufactured in volume.
• Experience designing multilayer PCBs with mixed analog, digital, power, and high-speed circuitry.
• Proficiency with PCB CAD software; experience with Altium Designer is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to take an electrical schematic and engineering requirements and develop a complete PCB layout, including component placement, routing, design-rule configuration, and preparation of manufacturing outputs.
• Working knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly processes, including surface-mount and through-hole technologies.
• Understanding of PCB design principles, including grounding, power distribution, signal integrity, thermal considerations, creepage and clearance, component placement, and manufacturability.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, component datasheets, mechanical drawings, and PCB fabrication and assembly requirements.
• Ability to create and maintain PCB footprints, symbols, and related CAD library components.
• Ability to work from design concepts through completed PCB designs, including design reviews, prototypes, revisions, and release of production documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent technical problem-solving and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet established schedules.
• Ability to work effectively with engineers, manufacturing personnel, vendors, and other departments.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and established engineering and documentation processes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information.
• Punctual, dependable, and committed to maintaining a positive attitude and working cooperatively with others.
• Ability to accept and benefit from constructive criticism.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work on real products, collaborate with experienced professionals, and see your PCB designs progress from the engineering bench into finished products.

If you’re a detail-oriented PCB Designer who enjoys solving technical challenges and wants to contribute to a company with a proven history and a long-term vision, we’d like to hear from you.

EOE/Vet/Disabled

Additional information

Onsite medical clinic for employee, spouse and family members, 18 and under, living at home; Medical, Dental, 401k, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, paid vacation/holidays, plus some not so usual (free security system, free UPS shipping), so you don't have to worry about self or family.