ECAD Layout Designer Technician, Draft/Product Definition

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ECAD layout technician creating multilayer PCB designs for Collins Aerospace’s aerospace and defense systems. Supporting placement, routing, fabrication outputs, and configuration management.

Posted 8/23/2026full-timeRemote • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $41,400 - $72,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in PCB Layout using ECAD tools, including Siemens Xpedition, with a focus on component placement, routing, and constraint management. Applies DFM/DFA principles and collaborates effectively with peers to ensure adherence to design standards and best practices.

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PCB Layout Using ECAD ToolsSiemens Xpedition ExperienceComponent Placement and RoutingDFM/DFA PrinciplesFabrication Output Generation

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Hard Skills

PCB LayoutComponent PlacementBasic RoutingConstraint ManagementFabrication Output GenerationMultilayer PCB DesignECAD DocumentationDesign File PreparationError MinimizationECAD Best Practices

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationFeedback Incorporation

Tools & Technologies

ECAD ToolsSiemens XpeditionGerbersODB++

Industry Keywords

PCB DesignDFMDFAConfiguration ManagementDesign Intent

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform PCB layout tasks of low to medium complexity under close guidance from senior designers
Apply ECAD design standards, layout rules, and established workflows while completing assigned work packages
Support schematic-to-layout implementation, including component placement, basic routing, and constraint setup
Minimize repeat errors and incorporate checker/mentor feedback
Prepare and update ECAD documentation, including fabrication outputs, simple drawings, and design files
Communicate progress and seek clarification to align work with design intent
Apply lessons learned and follow ECAD best practices
Collaborate with ECAD peers on task updates and corrections
Support configuration management and ECAD standards across assigned tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
Experience with PCB layout using ECAD tools, including Siemens Xpedition (Mentor / Expedition / Xpedition)
Ability to perform PCB placement, routing, and basic constraint management within ECAD tools
Experience supporting multilayer PCB designs of low to medium complexity
Familiarity with fabrication output generation (Gerbers, ODB++, or similar)
Understanding of DFM/DFA principles and ability to apply basic manufacturability considerations
U.S. citizenship required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution
Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
Flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (not guaranteed)