Staff PCB Designer

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology solutions including engineered systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components and RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and quick-turn and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCBs”). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop manufacturing services enable customers to shorten the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

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.

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 Associates 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 year 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.

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TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire. For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

Compensation ranges for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs.  The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  At TTM Technologies, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on each individual set of circumstances.  A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Additional compensation: An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment. Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

Export Statement:
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of  Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.