PCB Engineering Specialist

Primary Duties & Responsibilities • Create new rigid, flex & rigid/flex multilayer printed wiring board designs. • Edit and revise existing rigid, flex & rigid/flex multilayer printed wiring board designs. • Supporting comprehensive design reviews and documentation. • Incorporate changes required from supplier notices or feedback from DFM reviews along with any outstanding TQs. • Get technical questions and follow ups out to engineering within 24 hours. • Post processing of all output generation of release documentation for production. • Generate water marked Gerber files for supplier DFM reviews. • Conduct PCB layout and routing, including placement, impedance-controlled routing, and differential pair routing, utilizing Mentor Graphics PADs (PADs Layout & PADs Logic). • Maintain PCB component libraries, including symbols, footprints, pad stacks, and associated documentation. • Ensure effective PCB library creation and management for all projects. • Apply knowledge of PCB fabrication and manufacturing processes to support design for manufacturability and assembly. • Upon job assignment, maintain daily/weekly work logs, recurring engineer meetings, end of day job posts, and project archiving. • Follow written processes and procedures for meeting company design requirements. • Able to work well individually or with teams supporting internal customer needs. • Meet the agreed deadlines for projects and/or design tasks. Education & Experience • C.I.D.+ certification preferred. • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite. • Good oral and written communications skills. • Bachelor’s degree in electronic design or equivalent formal training, preferred. • Working experience of IPC design standards and specifications required. • Drafting and documentation requirements for printed boards with ASME Y14.5 standards. • 5+ years’ experience and proficient in Mentor Graphics PADs (PADs Layout & PADs Logic), Cadence, Expedition, and CAM350 required. • Experience with Downstream BluePrint for creating documentation a plus. • PCB layout and routing experience required. • PCB library creation and management experience required. • Strong knowledge of PCB fabrication and manufacturing processes required • Proficient user of CAM350, Blueprint and Library Footprint Expert. • Knowledgeable in IPC 7351 and footprint building. Skills • Expertise in Co-planar wave guides. • Experience with Multi-Layer Flex circuit designs required. • Experience with single ended impedance-controlled signal routing. • Expertise in high-speed differential and single ended impedance-controlled signal routing. • Expertise in HDI design, transmission lines, microstrip and strip line routing. • Experience with chip-on-board (COB), chip-on-flex (COF), and Flip Chip Technology. • Experience with BGA technology 0.35mm pitch and smaller. • Understanding of stubs, reflections, crosstalk, and ground bounce (or switching noise). • Experience with microwave interconnecting signal paths at 10 GB/s data rates & higher. • 5+ years’ experience and proficient in Mentor Graphics PADs (PADs Layout & PADs Logic ), Expedition, and CAM350 required. Experience with Downstream BluePrint for creating documentation a plus. • Strong PCB fabrication and manufacturing knowledge. Working Conditions • This role is 100% onsite Culture Commitment Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.: I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.