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PCB Draft Engineer
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What they do
An Electrical Designer designs and creates layout for the electrical systems that power lighting, security, telephone and sound in buildings; creates wiring diagrams, develops specifications for electrical systems to meet code requirements. Designs and create layout of the printed circuit boards that are components of most electronic equipment.
$75,500 / year median in Maryland
+6% projected growth
Job Description
PCB Draft Engineer
Job #: 3047654 Apex Systems is currently hiring a PCB Draft Engineer with a large federal client. As a PCB Draft Engineer, you will create complicated detail and assembly drawings of printed circuits and electro-mechanical equipment working from layouts and/or specific instructions. Project Details /
Mission Supported:
- Prepare schematic, logic, wiring, and electrical diagrams from layouts and engineering instructions.
- Develop detail drawings and assembly documentation from layouts, sketches, and general engineering guidance.
- Determine required drawing documentation and identify additional information needed to complete assignments.
- Create layouts for assemblies including: ? Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCAs) ? Chassis and Panels ? Substrates ? Multichip Hybrid Packages (MHPs) ? Power Hybrid Packages (PHPs) ? Striplines and related hardware
- design and engineering principles to develop manufacturable component and assembly drawings.
- Support creation of fabrication and manufacturing aids as required.
- Produce electrical diagrams for both simple and complex electrical systems.
- Incorporate engineering changes and revision notices into mechanical and electrical drawings.
- Coordinate drawing updates with engineering teams and fellow drafters.
- Interpret customer, vendor, and internal engineering drawings to support design activities.
- Obtain technical information from standards, specifications, engineering handbooks, supplier documentation, and company procedures.
- Recommend materials, manufacturing processes, and design approaches.
- Ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all assigned drawings and documentation.
- Support design reviews and engineering documentation activities as needed. Qualified candidates will have the following experience and skills:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Associate Degree in Design Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field OR equivalent professional drafting experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of drafting experience as a Detail Drafter or equivalent technical drafting role.
- Coursework in at least two of the following areas: ? Algebra ? Geometry (Plane and Solid) ? Trigonometry ? Physics
- Experience creating detailed mechanical and/or electrical drawings.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of drafting principles, standards, and design practices.
- Familiarity with manufacturing, fabrication, inspection, and assembly processes
Location:
Linthicum, MD Onsite expectation: 5 days a week inLinthicum, MD Clearance Level:
Active DoD Secret Clearance Required Salary/Pay range: $40-$68/hrPLEASE NOTE
Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Secret security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment- If you are interested, please apply or email an updated copy of your resume to ablankenshipapexsystems Apex Systems Military & Veteran Programs At Apex Systems, we are proud to support those who serve.