What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCB Designer position at Netcom, Inc.?
About Us
Netcom, Inc. is a leading provider of RF filter solutions and advanced electronic devices, serving customers in defense, aerospace, telecommunications, and other high-reliability industries. We take pride in designing and manufacturing innovative, high-performance products in Wheeling, Illinois.
We’re looking for a PCB Designer to join our team and help bring cutting-edge designs from concept to production. If you’re passionate about electronics, thrive in a collaborative environment, and have deep experience in PCB layout, we encourage you to apply.
What You’ll Do
- Design and develop PCB layouts for RF filters and electronic devices.
- Perform board layout tasks including sizing, component placement, signal routing, and power/ground plane design.
- Create and validate component footprints, routing traces, and ensure manufacturability, performance, and reliability.
- Maintain PCB documentation including layouts, Gerbers, population files, and BOMs.
- Release CAD drawing packages for supplier and production use.
- Work closely with electrical engineers, manufacturing partners, and supplier technical staff.
- Participate in part and tooling design reviews.
- Maintain and update the component library (PCAD Library).
- Provide technical support to purchasing and other cross-functional teams.
- Communicate project progress, issues, and updates effectively with team members and leadership.
What We’re Looking For
- Associate’s degree in a technical discipline (BSEE or equivalent preferred).
- 5 years of experience in PCB design and layout.
- Proficiency with professional-grade PCB design tools (PCAD & Altium preferred).
- Strong understanding of electronic components and circuit behavior.
- Experience with RF filter design is a plus.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Why Join Netcom?
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunities to work on high-impact projects in a growing, specialized industry.
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong technical expertise.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to put your PCB design expertise to work in a hands-on, innovative environment, we welcome the opportunity to connect.
Apply on really or send your resume to renee@netcominc.com. You may also apply directly through our website: www.netcominc.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000