Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design Engineer

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dontjust talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Overview:
The individual will be responsible for the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design and development for
our products. He / She should know and specialized in the PCB design tools to create schematic
layout optimize designs for performance to meet design requirements specifications
manufacturability and ensure compliance with industry standards. Also the individual
collaborate with various engineering teams and requires strong understanding of electrical
engineering principles PCB fabrication and assembly processes.

Required Experience: 8Yr and above in the PCB domain.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Design and develop PCB layout which includes creating new design and modifying existing designs based on design team requirements and engineering specifications.
• Create and prepare PCB documentation like detailed schematics layouts fabrication assembly drawings and other necessary documentation for PCB manufacturing and assembly. Generate Gerber and assembly files for PCB fabrication and assembly.
• Perform design rule checks (DRC) and electrical rule checks (ERC) and ensure the PCB design meets industry standards and regulations for functionality and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with design team and engineers and work closely with electrical
• mechanical and other engineers to refine designs and resolve issues.

Required Qualification:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Experience with PCB design software Primary Altium Designer Secondary Allegro /OrCAD.
• Strong foundation in basic electronics principles including voltage current and impedance.
• Knowledge in PCB design principles understanding of signal integrity power distributionthermal management and relevant concepts.
• Experience in Analog Digital Mixed signal and High Voltage PCB designs.
• Understand the challenges in PCB design with both analog and digital circuits and implementing appropriate isolation and routing strategies.
• Experience in PCB Design with a minimum of 8 Layer and above.
• Knowledge in implementing strategies to reduce electromagnetic interference such as shielding filtering and proper grounding.
• Knowledge in IPC standards industry standards for PCB design and fabrication such as IPC-2221 IPC-2152 and IPC-A-600.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. The ability to identify and resolve complex design issues.
• Provide with innovative ideas and technical advancements in PCB design and related activities.
• Knowledge in PCB manufacturing and assembly processes to ensure the design can be built and function as intended.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. The ability to work effectively with design engineers team members and stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge in IPC standards industry standards for ECAD library creation such as IPC-7351.
• Knowledge in PCB simulation tools to analyse signal behaviour and identify potential issues like crosstalk reflections and impedance mismatches.
• Knowledge in high-speed signals PCB design including techniques for minimizing signal degradation and EMI.
• Knowledge in PCB design translation from one ECAD tool to another ECAD tool.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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