PCB Layout Designer
Teal Drones, a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, is looking to fill a position for a full-time PCB Layout Designer. Teal is a rapidly growing technology company focused on creating worldclass system solutions serving a broad range of applications for design and development of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS drones) for use in defense, public safety, and other government security organizations.
As a PCB Layout Designer, you will work closely with electrical and mechanical engineers to create complex printed circuit boards (PCBs). During especially busy times, the layout workload may need to be distributed to outside contractors, who will be managed collaboratively between the PCB Layout Designer and the electrical engineers. This role is the go-to for defining and maintaining design rules, providing guidance on fabrication and assembly drawing notes, and being the authority on footprint design, with a focus on camera systems.
This role reports to the Director of Electrical Engineering.
Location: In Office (up to 2 days/week remote)
Expected hire date: September 2024
Responsibilities
- PCB floor planning and volumetric placement studies
- Collaborate with electrical engineers on material selection, stack up planning, and component placement
- Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and RF engineers on critical board dimensions, keep outs, and component locations
- Coordinate and manage external contract layout resources as needed
- Communicate with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors to understand their process capabilities
- Define CAD design rules
- Execute detailed PCB routing on rigid, rigid-flex, and flex substrates
- Perform delay matching of high-speed busses
- Maintain fabrication and assembly documentation templates
- Draw and review new and existing PCB library footprints
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 2-year Associates Degree or 7 years total relevant work experience
- IPC Certified Interconnect Designer Advanced (CID+)
- Good understanding of component placement for best electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) performance
- Proficiency in Altium Designer
- Detailed understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly processes
- Experience with large pin count (>200) and tight pitch BGAs (0.35, 0.4mm)
- Experience with HDI (blind and buried vias, laser microvias)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods while performing design and layout tasks.
- Fine motor skills and dexterity to handle small components and tools, especially during PCB assembly and inspection.
- Capability to lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds, such as equipment, tools, or supplies.
- Visual acuity to accurately perform tasks involving detailed work with electronic components and PCBs, including the use of microscopes or magnifying tools.
- Proficient hand-eye coordination to draw and review PCB layouts and library footprints.
- Stamina to work in various positions, including sitting for long hours at a computer workstation.
- Ability to hear and interpret instructions and communicate effectively with team members and external vendors.
- Adherence to safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment within the office and laboratory areas.
Additional Information
Background Check
This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.
EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure
Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.
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Specifications
Posting Date: Jul 30, 2024
Closing Date: Aug 29, 2024
Pay Range: N/A
Category: Architecture & Engineering
Education Level: 2-year Degree
Job Type: Part-time
Years of Experience: N/A
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https://www.indeed.com/job/pcb-layout-designer-14d481b6f01da977