Electronic Circuit Design Drafter
でんし かいろ せっけい せいずえん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist job that creates circuit diagrams and board layout diagrams for electronic devices using CAD software, etc., in accordance with drafting standards.
Description
Electronic circuit design drafters create circuit diagrams and printed circuit board (PCB) layout diagrams using CAD tools (OrCAD, Altium, PADS, etc.) based on the circuit designs created by design engineers. They design component placements, wiring patterns, layer configurations, drill data, etc., in detail, considering manufacturing standards (JIS, IPC), EMC measures, and manufacturability. They collaborate with manufacturing departments and outsourced vendors to check and revise drawings, providing data suitable for mass production.
Future Outlook
Demand will remain stable due to the advancement and miniaturization of electronic devices, as well as developments in IoT and automotive fields. While efficiency improves with the spread of CAD automation tools and AI, expertise in complex designs will be increasingly required.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Interdepartmental Collaboration / Office Work / Project Team System
Career Path
Drafting Operator → Senior Drafting Technician → Circuit Design Engineer → Design Project Leader → Technical Manager
Required Skills
CAD (Electrical Design) / Drafting Standards Knowledge / Printed Circuit Board Design / Understanding of Circuit Diagrams
Recommended Skills
EMC Design / Reading English Documents / Signal Integrity Design
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes in component placement or wiring can lead to product defects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- 2D CAD Utilization Technician Exam
Aliases
- Circuit Drafting Technician
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