ECAD Layout Designer Technician, Draft/Product Definition

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa.

📋 Description

• Execute PCB layout assignments of low to medium complexity under the close supervision of senior designers.

• Implement ECAD design standards, layout guidelines, and established workflows while completing designated work packages.

• Assist in the schematic-to-layout transition, including component placement, basic routing, and setup of constraints.

• Reduce recurring errors and integrate feedback from checker/mentor.

• Generate and revise ECAD documentation, encompassing fabrication outputs, basic drawings, and design files.

• Report on progress and request clarification to ensure alignment with design objectives.

• Utilize lessons learned and adhere to ECAD best practices.

• Collaborate with ECAD colleagues on task updates and corrections.

• Aid in configuration management and uphold ECAD standards throughout assigned tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or AA/AS degree (or equivalent 2-year post-secondary training) with a minimum of 2 years of related experience.

• Proficiency in PCB layout using ECAD tools, including Siemens Xpedition (Mentor / Expedition / Xpedition).

• Capability to perform PCB placement, routing, and basic constraint management within ECAD tools.

• Experience assisting with multilayer PCB designs of low to medium complexity.

• Knowledge of fabrication output generation (Gerbers, ODB++, or similar).

• Understanding of DFM/DFA principles and ability to apply basic manufacturability considerations.

• U.S. citizenship is required; only U.S. citizens are permitted to access information under this program/contract.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.

• Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection.

• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning services.

• Adoption Assistance.

• Autism Benefit.

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.

• Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.

• Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits.

• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.

• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (not guaranteed).