Senior Electrical PCB Design Drafter

The expected hiring range for this position is:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance, nor sponsorship assistance. 

About the Role:
Fermilab is seeking a Senior Electrical PCB Design Drafter within our Power Electronics Systems Department.  This person will apply extensive knowledge in the preparation of mechanical and electrical designs & drawings, utilizing Computer-Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) along with other job-related software application, ensuring compliance & consistency to professional standards.

What your day-to-day as a Senior Electrical PCB Design Drafter at Fermilab will look like:

• Design multilayer and split-plane PCBs using Altium Designer
• Maintain and update related files and databases; electronically stores archives of drawings.
• Translate and update existing designs from OrCAD into Altium.
• Prepares and creates schematics, layouts, and other related documents. 
• Creates moderately complex 3D models and makes some design calculations.
• Assist in design, procurement, and inventory of parts or BOMs.
• Recommends approach to be followed in developing drawings, as circumstances require. 
• Provides information to assist with procurement, fabrication, assembly, installation, and other aspects of the completed design. 
• Designs and draws equipment and systems such as, "as built" new floor plans, and electrical/process diagrams, including field investigations. 
• Maintains and updates related files and databases; electronically stores archives of drawings. 
• Understands Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) application principles and applies to drawings. 
• Selects, recommends, and specifies materials and equipment to be used in the preparation of complex design layouts and detail layouts. 
• Researches design solutions, assists in design development, and selects components for design. 
• Delegates work and mentor drafters and students, as circumstances require. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. 
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Essential Competencies and Attributes for Success:

• High School Degree (or technical certificate) and 6+ years of related work experience.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 

• Experience with high-density, multi-layered boars (6 or more layers)
• Experience in PCB layout and artwork preparation.
• Good interpersonal skills for working with engineers and technicians.
• Experience with Altium Designer, Design for Test and Design for Assembly preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Computer Aided Design systems and ability to produce moderately complex mechanical, electrical, or structural sub-assemblies. 
• Solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) application. 
• Knowledge with IPC 2221, IPC 2222 and IPC 2152 a plus.

Work Arrangement:
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final. 

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks:
Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care
   

Why Fermilab: 
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Pre-Employment Screening:

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening  

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and drug-free environment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

HSPD-12

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

Foreign Government Sponsored Activities

Fermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
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Equal Opportunity Statement   

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.