Job Description

Position Summary:

TTM is an advanced-technology leader in highly sophisticated surveillance, communications, analysis and integration solutions. Our systems are deployed across a wide range of land, sea and air applications, providing our aerospace, defense and commercial customers with a distinct tactical advantage.

In this role, the PCB Staff Design Engineer will design moderate to complex printed circuit board (PCB) layouts in the domain of Digital, Analog, Power & RF interconnect applications. This includes responsibility for circuit board layout conceptualization, (CAD application by means of Siemens Xpedition, PAD’s or Cadence Allegro tool sets), detail design activities and value-engineering in support of internal TTM programs.

Areas of emphasis/focus include physical design (CAD implementation)/documentation utilizing best practice of electrical IPC standards/methodologies with experienced approach to manufacturing and sustaining maintenance of legacy design projects. Complementary support provided by a combination of TTM Management, Field Application Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and NPI Manufacturing teams.

Must have a background that would permit the U.S. Department of Defense to issue a Secret clearance when necessary for work on a project that requires such a clearance

Duties and Responsibilities:

Design Engineering Physical Design

PCB concept sketches for assistance in design layout estimating
PCB design suggestions/trade-offs regarding initial engineering inputs
Support changes to existing schematic diagrams using TTM suite of tools: OrCAD and/or DxDesigner.
Place and route components ensuring that all electrical and physical specifications meet the detailed design requirements for each PCB design. Utilization of Siemens Xpedition/PAD’s and/or Cadence Allegro required
Participate in design reviews, interface with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing and process engineers to design proto-type and production printed circuit boards in accordance with TTM standards and quality procedures
Collaborate on assigned projects closely with Si (Signal Integrity) or various engineering disciplines, fellow designers and Program

Leadership:

Provide layout feedback to design engineers as needed to ensure functionality and manufacturability of PCB designs.
Create fabrication and assembly drawings (AutoCAD 2023), parts list & incorporate changes to existing design documentation. Create and maintain component libraries.

Generate all output files (ODB++, Bill of Materials & PCB/CCA documentation) required for the manufacture of the board and assembly.
Maintain change (PCN) responsibilities on re-design and documentation updates.

Industry and TTM-specific electrical standards and methodologies-

Product safety and EMI consideration during eCAD layout (UL, CSA, NEBS, Etc.)
Standardization of electrical components and eCAD libraries utilizing IPC or vendor specific standards.
Exceedingly experienced with High-Speed PCB Design Constraints: Differential Pairs, Routing Topologies, Controlled Impedance, Length-matched Traces and Delay Tuning.
Demonstrated experience with RF PCB routing complexities. Implement layout rules for RF transmission lines (Micro-strip & Coplanar Waveguide), signal line isolation practices, via fencing & unique RF routing structures.
Audio (Analog & Digital separation) PCB best practice layout guidelines highly recommended.
Direct design experience related to multi-layer CCA and Flex PCB technologies.
Current knowledge of μ-via/HDI layout methodologies and best practices.
Understanding of stack-up materials/construction along with impedance modeling requirements.

Education and Experience:

Education:

Minimum Associate's in Electrical Design/Drafting or BS in Electronic Technology.
Related eCAD training certification/career experience will be considered in lieu of a degreed program with 10 years of experience.

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years’ experience with primary hands-on demonstrated proficiency of Siemens PAD’s (VX2.8 or later), Siemen’s Xpedition (VX2.14 or later) and/or Cadence Allegro/OrCAD (17.4 or later) product experience is required.
Comprehensive understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering design practices related to printed circuit board electrical drafting and fabrication drawing creation experience is essential.
Necessary familiarities with electrical design utilizing IPC standards, IAW IPC-2221/3 and associated specs is critical.
Knowledge and methodology utilizing standard IPC Class III approach to design and manufacturing concerns is also necessary.
BS or related degree in engineering or a related discipline.

Related PCB design for the Aerospace and Defense sectors is preferred.
CID/CID++ Certification for PCB Designers highly recognized as professional validation of design, documentation, and manufacturability skills within the industry.
Solid oral communication and interfacing skills with technical and manufacturing personnel to resolve engineering tasks. Propose alternatives when faced with challenging PCB design situations including resolutions to non-standard problems.

Appropriate understanding of vendor component data sheets for creation of schematic library and/or PCB footprints expected.

#LI-PS1

#ADBU

Additional Job Description:

Subject matter expert in area of responsibility or has extensive knowledge of several technical areas.
Applies technical expertise to complete complex tasks.
Provides input on group’s technical direction.
Aware of technical advances within area of specialization.
Follows technical/ business processes; helps support change when necessary.
Executes complex, specialized technical projects/assignments.
Responsible for major or many components in area of expertise. Errors result in serious delays/ departmental consequences.
Meets goals with little direction/ supervision.
Lead individual contributor for key technical projects and programs.
Ability to drive project methods techniques and procedures.
Collaborates to develop self and others within group.
Typically expects 7+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s; 6+ years of experience with a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3+ years of experience

TTM Technologies

Staff PCB Designer

About the Job