Reference #: 8f1f00f0-149f-4db4-97dd-481dc8ddc440Description

　　*This Position Can be Remote for experienced candidate only. Will require some travel to our State College, PA facility.Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries' thousands of products have impacted people's lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.CPI is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.Job Title: PCB DesignerKey Responsibilities for this Role:Develop PCB schematics collaboratively with our design engineers Layout complex PCBa to engineering specificationsSelect and document PCB manufacturing specifications (e.g. materials, plating, stackup)Analyze the electrical and thermal requirements for PCBs (e.g. determining required trace widths, via counts, etc.)Generate detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) for PCB assembliesCheck PCB manufacturing drawings versus the project input for correctness and conformance to standardengineering drafting practices and standardsCreate Engineering Change Notices detailing the necessary changes to released designs, updatesdrawings/models/BOMs Create and maintain libraries of schematic symbols and PCB footprints that conform to internal standards

　　Requirements:Capture of electronic circuit information in circuit schematicsLayout of physical PCBs based on schematic information and mechanical design constraints Schematic symbol and PCB footprint creation and library maintenanceGeneral knowledge of design principles and techniques including computer aided design (CAD) Basic knowledge of PCB materials (e.g FR4 materials, high-TG, Rogers RF materials, etc) Basic knowledge of PCB finishes (e.g HASL, ENIG, Immersion Silver, etc)Understanding of PCB assembly and manufacturability requirements (e.g. panelization, fiducials, tab routing and V-scoring, etc.) Understanding of IPC design requirementsAble to accept and integrate constructive feedback on design (i.e. working in an iterative design process)Demonstrate the ability to weigh reasonable risks and make progress in the face of uncertaintyGood written and verbal communications skills with an emphasis on documenting rationale for design choicesAbility to multi-task and manage priorities between a small number of projectsBasic Qualifications:Minimum Associates Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology, Drafting, or equivalent technical discipline.Minimum 2 years of PCB design experience (design experience may include both professional and significant educational/personal projects)

　　Qualifications - Optional:While not required, additional consideration will given to exceptional candidates with significant experience in one or more of the following specialty areas: Experience specifically with RF and Microwave PCB designProficiency specifically in Altium DesignerExperience in the use of 3D Mechanical CAD tools (SolidWorks)Experience in the use of 2D Mechanical CAD tools (AutoCAD) Higher layer count design (8/10/12 layers)Medium ball count (200-500) BGA based designMultiple high current high density buck regulators on single board Differential pair routing and memory systems (DDR variants 1, 2, 3, 4). High speed design PCIe/SATA/USB - rules and stackups.

　　WHAT WE OFFER:

　　Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

　　WHO WE ARE:We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

　　CPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce.