PCB Layout Designer

Are you seeking a role that is both challenging and rewarding? Consider Nottingham Spirk where your contributions make a difference.

About Us

Nottingham Spirk is a Cleveland, Ohio-based, design services consultancy.

Founded in 1972, Nottingham Spirk (NS) helps corporate innovators grow their businesses by partnering with them from design to delivery, to create remarkable product innovations, medical devices, consumer product packaging, and more. With every discipline needed for your project in-house, we help our client-partners disrupt their industries, improve the lives of consumers, and change the world.

With 1,500 issued patents and counting and a 95% commercialization rate the things we create make it to market.

Requirements

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced, Northeast Ohio PCB Layout candidates to apply for the role of PCB Layout Designer.

The PCB Layout Designer (AKA PCB / CAD Designer) will play a critical role in the execution of PCB layout. The role will primarily entail close collaboration with clients, electrical engineers, and other NS team members to produce detailed layouts of printed circuit boards and supporting documentation for production using CAD (Altium, PADS, Xpedition, etc.) software.

Essential Functions

Libraries management, PCB Layout, component placement review and approval

Develop PCB layout solutions

Leads PCB layout reviews (Including high speed feedback, e.g. crosstalk analysis and best practice strategies)

Work with cross-functional product development teams in supporting product development

Maintain PADS libraries

Keeping up to date on latest PCB material, layer construction, manufacturing guidelines, and implementing into design as applicable

Electronic components selection and qualification through collaboration with the engineering team

Create engineering documentation that allows the manufacturing of PCBAs, including schematics, bills of materials, assembly drawings

Working in a multi-disciplinary team, consisting of electrical hardware and mechanical engineers

Participate in periodic departmental and program meetings to ensure continuity and cohesion amongst the team

Demonstrate the ability to respect and support colleagues at all levels. Consistently contribute to a positive work environment for all associates. Mentor junior associates, as appropriate

Competencies or Experience Requirements

Mandatory

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant career experience
• Advanced proficiency in CAD-related software(Altium, PADS, Xpedition, and others if possible)
• The ability and desire to 'flex' between military, medical, consumer, and industrial product types.
• Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Desired

• 10+ years in relevant career experience
• Consultancy experience with at least one prior employer
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team environment

Travel

Limited travel

Benefits

Nottingham Spirk offers:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible, comprehensive benefit package
• Fun, team-based culture
• Opportunity to learn and grow
• And dog-friendly environment

Apply now!

EOE, Including Disability/Vets