Computer Aided Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Computer Aided Manufacturing Engineer to support the front-end data processing and panelization for a variety of APL internally fabricated hardware. This hardware ranges from high reliability configured space products to quick-turn deployable rapid prototypes. Tasks include bare board electrical testing, laser drilling, and mechanical CNC drilling and routing.

Responsibilities

• Computer Aided Manufacturing Engineering for incoming printed circuit boards including rigid, rigid-flex, and flexible circuits, as well as developing processing flows for the fabrication area using CAM software.
• Perform design checks, panel layout, coupon generation, file generation, and support manufacturability reviews with customers.
• Generate work orders with fabrication information and support closeout activities when complete.
• Backend support of the CAM software including editing of design rules checks and automation scripts.
• Involvement in the development of new ideas to further the technical progress of our product.
• Provide basic computer support for equipment in the facility.
• Coach customers on printed circuit board design and fabrication design guidelines.
• Interface with customers during pre-production tooling and give production status updates.
• Attend design reviews for fabrication feasibility and readiness.
• Operate PCB manufacturing equipment and process boards as needed. This may include working with chemicals, and lifting heavy objects.

Requirements

• Have a Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience.
• Have 5+ years of experience in printed circuit board manufacturing.
• Have 2+ years of experience with printed circuit board computer aided manufacturing software Genesis 2000 and/or InCAM software.
• Be familiar with requirements defined in IPC-6012, 6013, 2221, and 2223.
• Be proficient in programming in either Perl, CShell, or Python.
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be driven and self-motivated.
• Be flexible with tasking, some hands-on, and willing to perform equipment and software troubleshooting.
• Able to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience.
• Have 5+ years of experience in printed circuit board manufacturing.
• Have 2+ years of experience with printed circuit board computer aided manufacturing software Genesis 2000 and/or InCAM software.
• Be familiar with requirements defined in IPC-6012, 6013, 2221, and 2223.
• Be proficient in programming in either Perl, CShell, or Python.
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be driven and self-motivated.
• Be flexible with tasking, some hands-on, and willing to perform equipment and software troubleshooting.
• Able to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Benefits

Note: This job summary and listing of duties is for the purpose of describing the position and its essential functions at time of hire and may change over time. APL offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Minimum Rate $100,000 Annually Maximum Rate $245,000 Annually.