PCBA Layout / CAD Engineer
Location: Naperville, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Engineering
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated PCBA Layout / CAD Engineer to join our engineering team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate, technical school graduate, or someone with foundational CAD experience who is interested in printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) design and electronic packaging.
The successful candidate will work closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to create, modify, and maintain PCB layouts, component libraries, manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in electronic design, PCB layout, and advanced packaging technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and modify PCB layouts using industry-standard CAD tools.
- Generate and maintain schematic and PCB component libraries.
- Prepare fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing documentation packages.
- Assist engineers with PCB floor planning, component placement, and routing.
- Verify designs for compliance with company standards and manufacturing requirements.
- Review PCB designs for design rule check (DRC) and manufacturability.
- Update engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and revision-controlled documents.
- Support prototype builds and engineering change requests (ECRs/ECOs).
- Coordinate with fabrication and assembly vendors as needed.
- Maintain organized project documentation and database records.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree, technical diploma, or bachelor's degree in Electronics Technology, Engineering Technology, Drafting/CAD, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of printed circuit boards and electronic components.
- Familiarity with CAD software such as:
- Altium Designer
- Cadence Allegro
- Mentor Graphics
- Similar PCB design tools
- Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Desired Skills
- Strong problem-solving ability.
- Willingness to learn advanced PCB layout techniques.
- Ability to work in a collaborative engineering environment.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and dependable.
Due to ITAR and / or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.
Benefits Offered: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP). Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off. NEOTech also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match.
NEOTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
NEOTech has a long-standing commitment to maintaining a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment. We also want all employees to perform their duties safely and efficiently, in a manner that protects their interests and those of their co-workers. We recognize that alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of NEOTech employees and to the security of the Company’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, NEOTech is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace. Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test which include screening for illegal drugs and marijuana.
