Strong Xpedition / Mentor Graphics PCB Layout Expertise
Experience Designing Complex Multilayer HDI Boards (Preferably for Military/Aerospace)
Ability to Work from Engineering Inputs & Deliver Full, Accurate PCB Documentation

Client Systems has an immediate opening for a Contract Printed Circuit Board Designer.
A Contract Printed Circuit Board Designer assists engineers in the design and development of complex, detailed layouts of printed circuit boards used in airborne and other demanding environments.
In this position, the Contract Printed Circuit Board Designer will be responsible for creating multilayer high-density printed circuit board designs using Mentor Graphics tools (Xpedition PCB Layout, Autorouter, Drawing Editor, DMS, etc.) per Electrical and Mechanical Engineering input in a highly structured development environment.
The fabrication drawing package will be created per IPC and/or MIL specifications.

You will perform detailed layout design and documentation of printed circuit boards under the direction of electrical and mechanical engineers.
You will work from schematics, net lists, part lists, and basic description of the board function, constraints, configuration, and arrangement as defined by electrical and mechanical engineers.
You will check drawings against the project input for correctness and conformance to standard engineering drafting practices and standards.
You will create electronic library symbols, geometry, footprints, etc.
You will work with system management including file maintenance, backup and storage, and other tool improvements.

Ideal candidates demonstrate a passion for innovation and a strong sense of ownership.
The candidate has experience designing high-count multilayer complex printed circuit boards.
Is well versed in MIL and IPC Standards.
Is familiar with the current Siemens/Mentor Graphics tools: Xpedition Design and Layout PCB, Valor (artwork checking tool), Constraint Editor/Constraint Manager (CES), Drawing Editor.
This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens.

Softworld, a Kelly Company is hiring: PCB Designer - REMOTE in Plymouth