What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCB Design Engineer - Schneider Electric Return to Work Program position at reacHIRE?
Overview
Making a decision to return to work can be exciting and scary all at the same time. We get it 100% - many of us at reacHIRE are returners, too!! And, we believe meaningful relationships formed along the way back to work should be built on communication and trust. This is why our team of Program Managers is here to listen to your unique story and help you take the best next steps toward your next opportunity. We are excited to partner with Schneider Electric for a 6-month return-to-work program starting in September 2025.
If you are a professional returning to work after a 2 year career break or working in part-time or independent contractor roles, this could be the perfect opportunity! reacHIRE is invested in helping professionals return with confidence; providing the resources and support needed via Program Managers who will help guide and navigate the entire process alongside you.
We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting amazing Returners, so please don’t hesitate to apply - we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Contribute Day to Day:
- Work with a highly skilled team of engineers to design and develop complex PCB designs for the single-phase Uninterruptable Power Supply and Energy Management markets
- Work closely with Electrical and Mechanical Engineers developing PCB layouts
- Create designs using PCB CAD software – PADS and Cadence
- Hold technical design reviews with the engineering team
- Create decals and parts as required
- Work with vendors, test engineering and industrialization teams to prepare designs for manufacturing and test
- Qualify and release to manufacturing PCBs used in the design
Qualifications
You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Have:
- Minimum of 2-year technical degree with appropriate relative experience
- Ability to design PCB layouts to meet technical expectations and quality goals with respect to Supply Chain constraints
- Ability to manage multiple designs and work independently
- Strong knowledge of Cadence Design tools
- Analog and digital layout design experience
- Knowledge of product compliance and testing - EMI/EMC, Product Safety and Environmental Conformance
- Familiarity with laying out PCBs to meet EMI
- Solid knowledge of electronic and electro-mechanical components
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of IPC and JEDEC design, Fabrication and Assembly specifications
- Manage all aspects of the layout and keep deadlines
It's An Added Bonus If You Have:
- Power electronics design experience
About reacHIRE
How are reacHIRE’s programs unique?
reacHIRE is changing the trajectory for individuals in the workplace by partnering with forward-thinking companies. reacHIRE believes a career break shouldn't be a career breaker. At the end of the program, you may be eligible for full-time or extended contracting work, but it is not guaranteed. Either way, you’ll become part of the reacHIRE team, join with a cohort of fellow Returners, and we will provide 360-degree support via Aurora, along with a dedicated Program Manager to ensure your success every step of your journey back to work!
Our return-to-work program participants come from all walks of life, and so do we. At reacHIRE, the sum of our individual differences, life experiences, and self-expression is what makes us great. Be you and reach higher!
Please note:
- reacHIRE will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments in order to complete the application or interview process. For assistance with your application please contact: Sarah White at swhite@reachire.com.
- reacHIRE is unable to sponsor program participants for the duration of our return-to-work programs.
What’s great about working at Schneider Electric?
Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 135,000 employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manager and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.
Great people make Schneider a great company.