Technician III Eng - PCB Designer Technician

Technician III Eng - PCB Designer Technician

At TSI our vision is to create a better world by helping to protect people, products and the environment. We are proud of the wide range of solutions we provide that solve our customer’s problems around the world. From helping to ensure worker safety and understanding air quality to supporting complex highly technical industries such as pharmaceuticals manufacturing, semiconductor, and research customers, TSI employees are part of something special with a purpose.

The PCB Layout Designer collaborates with electrical and mechanical engineers to translate schematics into manufacturable PCB designs and documentation. This role involves applying practical skills in component placement, high-speed signal routing, analog layout, and EMC prevention techniques. A successful candidate requires strong attention to detail, the ability to learn quickly, and the drive to produce high-quality designs in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

What Will You Do?

• Schematic & Part Management
• Import and process designs from OrCAD and Altium
• Create and update schematics; build and maintain schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and part records in SAP and OrCAD CIP
• PCB Layout & Verification
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to define high-speed nets, spacing, and placement requirements
• Apply advanced routing techniques for high-speed, power, and analog circuitry
• Verify designs using HyperLynx DRC and resolve routing issues
• Participate in design reviews to ensure quality and manufacturability
• Mechanical Integration
• Generate 3D board models, connector outlines, and shrink-wrap PCA design files
• Work with mechanical engineers to confirm proper form, fit, and integration of PCAs
• Documentation & Support
• Produce Gerber files, assembly drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation
• Provide technical support to assemblers and address layout/assembly questions
• Manage design file revisions, archiving, and documentation in SAP
• Process Improvement & Collaboration
• Identify and recommend improvements to tools and workflows
• Work effectively in cross-functional teams and adapt quickly to new technologies and design concepts
• Support additional assignments and special projects as required

What Do You Need?

Required:

• Electronic Technology AA degree or Certificate with 5+ years of relevant work experience OR High School Diploma or GED with 8+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience in PCB layout, signal/planes stack-up, impedance calculations, and high-speed routing techniques
• Proficient in using a CAD system
• Deep understanding of the relationship between physical layout and electrical performance, RF performance, and emissions
• Experience in multilayer PCB manufacturing processes, including standard thru-hole and blind/buried vias and back-drilling
• Experience with rigid, rigid-flex, and flex design and manufacturing
• Knowledge of signal integrity and transmission line concepts (phase matching, crosstalk, insertion/return loss, termination, BGA breakout, fab material selection, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including active listening
• Ability to work with cross functional teams and in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Desired:

• 5+ years using Allegro or OrCAD PCB Editor
• 5+ years using Altium
• 3+ years using HyperLynx DRC

What Can We Give You?

At TSI, our employees are our most valuable assets, and we care about their health and happiness. We offer a competitive benefits program to keep our employees and their family members protected and foster a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, we are committed to employee development and growth, and encourage and foster an environment of collaboration, and innovation. Our work has meaning and the products we design and build help protect people and the environment.

Dress for your day: We want our employees to be comfortable at work and we know they are more productive when they're comfortable. The dress for your day policy allows employees' discretion to select appropriate dress for the business of each workday. Free Beverages/On-site Cafeterias: Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and hot chocolate each day at work. We also have two large cafeterias employees can eat lunch in, as well as an outside patio area that employees can enjoy during the summer months.

Pay & Benefits: Competitive market salary from $78,000 - $85,000 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities may be available and awarded at the discretion of the Company. Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off Program: Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid floating holidays.
• Other Benefits: Life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), and professional development opportunities.

*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time. Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship. We require proof of eligibility to work in the United States. EOE/Vet/Disability

TSI provides trusted measurement, application guidance, and data analytics solutions that enable our global customers to make informed decisions. We are creating a better world by helping protect people, products, and the environment, as well as by optimizing research and industrial processes.

Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis

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