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Senior PCB Designer
Location: Clearwater, FL
Pay Rate: $60–$70 per hour
Contract through March
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior PCB Designer to join our team in Clearwater, FL. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining printed circuit board (PCB) layouts and printed wiring assembly (PWA) documentation for complex electronic and electromechanical systems.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in PCB design, high-speed digital circuitry, radio frequency (RF), and analog circuit layouts. This individual will collaborate closely with electrical engineers, manufacturing teams, quality personnel, and external partners to ensure designs meet performance, manufacturing, and industry standards. Experience with Altium or comparable PCB layout software is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, update, and maintain PCB layouts using industry-standard design software.
- Develop schematic drawings under the direction of engineering personnel.
- Assist with maintaining CAD libraries, component models, and bills of materials (BOMs).
- Design and maintain PCB layouts for high-speed digital, RF, and analog circuit applications.
- Develop PCB designs ranging from single-layer to multilayer boards, incorporating through-hole and fine-pitch surface-mount technology (SMT).
- Generate PCB manufacturing documentation, including fabrication drawings, drill plots, Gerber files, and layer stack-up details.
- Create and maintain printed wiring assembly (PWA) manufacturing drawings and documentation.
- Apply applicable military and IPC standards for printed circuit board design and assembly.
- Collaborate with electrical engineers to address thermal management, manufacturability, and testability requirements.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for complex PWAs, PCBs, and electrical components.
- Respond to customer and contract manufacturer questions regarding PCB/PWA designs and technical documentation.
- Assist in troubleshooting assembly and component issues, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions.
- Support and execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), ensuring design changes are properly incorporated, documented, and verified.
- Apply design-for-excellence (DFX) principles, including design for manufacturing, assembly, test, and inspection.
- Participate in peer reviews and collaborate with quality, operations, PCB fabrication, and contract manufacturing teams to improve design quality and production efficiency.
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance, as required.
- Associate degree in PCB design or a related scientific or technical field, or 10 years of relevant experience.
- Approximately 20 years of experience in a related technical field or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with PCB layout and design software; Altium experience is preferred but not required.
- Strong understanding of PCB design principles, including high-speed digital, RF, and analog circuit layouts.
- Experience with multilayer boards, through-hole components, and fine-pitch SMT technologies.
- Knowledge of PCB fabrication documentation, Gerber files, drill plots, and layer stack-up requirements.
- Familiarity with military and IPC PCB design and assembly standards.
- Ability to interpret engineering requirements and work collaboratively with electrical engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and guidelines while supporting the organization's core values.
Compensation
$60–$70 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Work Environment
This position is based at the company's Clearwater, Florida location and involves collaboration with engineering, quality, operations, and external manufacturing partners to support the design and production of complex electronic systems.
Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60 - $70