PWB Designer

About the role

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.

Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products - engineered components and subsystems - for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

As a PWB Designer at Microwave Products Group - Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will be responsible for the design and development of printed wiring boards for military applications. The designs include RF amplifiers, power supplies, digital controllers, and backplanes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design of multi-layer PCBs (2 to 18+ layer) double sided boards with multi material stack ups.
• Design of RF, analog, digital, and mixed-signal boards.
• Design to military and IPC printed wiring board standards.
• Create and modify package decals to suit design needs.
• Design using a mix of SMT and through hole parts.
• Design using BGA, QFN, and other high-density packages.
• Responsible for all relevant design documentation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have familiarity with DxDesigner and PADS Power PCB software and or Altium.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with electrical and mechanical engineers.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with fabrication houses for change requests or deviations.
• Must be able to interpret detailed engineering specs.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with ability to communicate within all levels of the organization.
• Able to adapt methods to solve problems.
• Must be able to work independently and within a group/team environment.

Requirements Include

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two-year (Associate's) degree in CAD-related field from an accredited college or university and 5+ years of experience in CAD OR 10+ years of high level experience in CAD required.
• Knowledge of CAD software required.
• CID or CID+ a plus.
• Experience with RF based systems a plus.
• Experience with military standards and specifications a plus.
• Must be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident - Green Card Holder)

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This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits For This Position Include

A 401(K) Savings Plan With Employer Contributions; Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance; Wellness Programs; Health Savings Account, Health Care And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Company Paid Short-Term Disability And Long-Term Disability; Company Paid Employee Basic Life And Ad&D Insurance; Supplemental Employee And Dependent Life Insurance; Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity And Critical Illness Insurance; Adoption, Surrogacy, And Fertility Benefits And Assistance; Commuter Benefits; Parental, Military, Jury Duty, And Bereavement Leaves Of Absence; Paid Time Off, Including Up To 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year Based Off Schedule, Paid Vacation Days, 40 Paid Sick Leave Hours Annually Or As Provided Under State And Local Paid Sick Leave Laws, Tuition Assistance; Business Travel Services; Employee Discounts; And An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services.

Eligibility For Benefits Is Governed By Applicable Plan Documents And Policies.