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DCB Designer
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A PCB Layout and Design Engineer designs and develops layout for printed circuit boards (PCB) used in electronics and communications systems. Develops the applications and hardware used in PCB manufacturing.
$121,898 / year median in Massachusetts
+16% projected growth
Job Description
DCB Designer DSJ Global - 4.0 Andover, MA Job Details $70,000 - $90,000 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Fabrication Technical documentation CAD design (engineering design task) Schematic development for electrical drafting Mid-level 3 years Collaboration with product development teams Design development Printed circuit board (PCB) layout Altium Designer Organizational skills Collaboration with manufacturing teams Design for manufacturability (DFM) Through-hole technology (THT) Communication skills Cross-functional communication Product lifecycle management Engineering manufacturing support Surface mount technology Full Job Description About the Opportunity A leading power electronics manufacturer is seeking a PCB Designer to support the development of next-generation power conversion technologies used in AI, aerospace, and advanced electrification applications. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with electrical, mechanical, firmware, compliance, and manufacturing teams on highly innovative products. What You'll Do Create PCB layouts for power converter assemblies using Altium Designer. Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and established design standards. Perform layout verification using CAD automation tools. Manage PCB designs through the product lifecycle and release process. Collaborate with electrical engineers to implement schematic updates and new designs. Work with mechanical engineers to incorporate mechanical features and constraints. Partner with manufacturing and NPI teams to optimize layouts for production. Lead design review meetings prior to PCB releases. Create stencil files and support documentation activities. Troubleshoot CAD library and design issues with internal stakeholders. What You'll Bring 3+ years of PCB design/CAD experience. Proficiency with Altium Designer. Understanding of PCB fabrication and manufacturing processes. Experience with SMT, through-hole, blind and buried via technologies. Working knowledge of power electronics. Strong communication and organizational skills. Experience with BluePrint, Valor, or ODB++ is a plus. Why This Role Work on cutting-edge power electronics technologies. Collaborate with highly technical engineering teams. Exposure to products supporting AI, aerospace, and electrification markets. High-visibility role with cross-functional impact. Opportunity to influence designs from concept through production.