PCB Specialist

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.

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Northeast Ohio PCB Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronics, PCB design, PCB manufacturing processes, and hands-on experience with electronic assembly and testing. The individual will work closely with engineers and other technicians to ensure a quality approach.

Essential Functions

• Prototyping: Build and prototype new electronic designs for proof-of-concept testing. Verify the design's functionality through rigorous testing and evaluation. Work with vendors and manufacturers to ensure efficient fabrication and assembly processes.
• Assembly & Testing: Assemble, wire, and test electronic prototypes and products. Ensure all components are correctly integrated and functioning per design specifications.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair faults in electronic circuits, equipment, and systems. Use advanced troubleshooting techniques to resolve issues effectively.
• Support & Collaboration: Provide technical support during prototyping runs and assist engineers with ongoing project requirements. Collaborate with the team to resolve assembly and testing challenges.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation, including layout files, BOMs, design specifications, and any necessary revisions to design and production processes.
• PCB Layout: Design and develop high-quality PCB layouts for new electronic products using industry-standard software (such as Altium Designer). Work with design engineers to translate circuit designs into PCB layouts, ensuring optimal performance, signal integrity, and manufacturability.
• PCB Library Management: Manage the creation and maintenance of the component library.

Requirements

Mandatory

Education:

o Associate degree or equivalent experience in electronics, electrical engineering, or a related field.

o Additional certifications in PCB design or electronics are a plus.

Experience and Skills

o Minimum of 3 years of experience as an electronic technician

o Proven experience with PCB layout tools (Altium Designer or similar).

o Strong understanding of electronics principles and testing techniques.

o Experience with surface-mount technology (SMT) and through-hole component soldering and assembly.

o The ability and desire to "flex" between military, medical, consumer, and industrial product types.

o Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

o Ability to troubleshoot and resolve electronic and PCB issues.

o Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

o Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

o 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.

Preferred Skills:

o Familiarity with embedded systems and microcontroller-based designs.

o Knowledge of mechanical design and CAD tools is a plus.

o Experience with automation in PCB assembly and testing processes.

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