PCB Designer
Fargo, ND – Full Time
Productive Resources (www.productiveresources.com) is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team at our customer's facility in Fargo, ND. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will design, modify and evaluate Printed Circuit Board (PCB) products for use in rugged environments to meet quality, delivery and cost goals using Computer Aided Design Tools (CAD). Operate in a team environment, use technical judgment with oversight, and is considered the entry level design position.
Duties:
- Responsible for placement of components and routing of electronic circuits to create a PCB layout in Xpedition CAD Software. This is done with guidance from experienced PCB engineers and with review and approval from the full team.
- Analyze technical requirements written by others to determine direction and then operate in a team environment, to finalize design solutions. Decisions are made within established guidelines, such as Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and reviewed by senior team members.
- Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure own work adheres to these. This also includes Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
- Provide input to design solutions and participate in design reviews that include the manufacturers.
- Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
- Create and maintain technical and/or user documentation to a high standard, and back up files to ensure instant recovery if problems occur.
- Support the team in data maintenance, including peer checking components for the part library.
- Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures.
- Other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technical discipline or equivalent experience.
- Strong verbal & written communication skills.
- Provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies.
- Working knowledge of general concepts of electrical engineering, including but not limited to schematics.
- CAD Software Experience through school or work.
- Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to get results using new and advanced engineering technologies.
- Apply engineering principles to the design of PCBs while meeting DFM requirements.
- Use the appropriate methods, tools, processes and software.
- Technically comprehend testing, manufacturing, quality control, and cost trade-offs of PCB design requirements.
- Measure and report progress toward intermediate targets to make sure a project stays on track.
- Manage changes to the scope of the project or program.
As a condition of employment consideration, Productive Resources conducts pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. In addition, an employment candidate is required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States.
Why work for Productive Resources?
Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our expertise is project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary focus industries are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.
We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions. We invest in our people, providing resources and opportunities for ongoing development. Our workplace fosters innovation, prioritizes the well-being of our team, and encourages creativity. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunities for growth.
We Offer Competitive Benefits:
- Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance available
- Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance available
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
- Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
- Health Savings Account (HSA) Programs available
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Care Support Program complimentary health advocacy program provides 24/7 assistance.
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Caregiver Support Programs
- Financial Wellbeing Support
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Training and Development
Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly