Printed Circuit Board Designer
ぷりんとはいせんきばんせっけいし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who designs layouts for printed circuit boards (PCBs) based on electronic circuit diagrams and creates manufacturing data.
Description
Printed circuit board designers create manufacturable PCB data (such as Gerber data) based on electronic circuit diagrams and functional requirements by arranging circuit patterns, setting line widths and clearances, and optimizing component placement. They advance the design while considering multiple factors such as signal integrity analysis, EMC countermeasures, thermal management, manufacturing costs, and assemblability, and coordinate with circuit designers, mechanism designers, and manufacturing departments to realize high-quality boards. EDA tool operation skills and knowledge of electronic circuits and manufacturing processes are required.
Future Outlook
With the spread of IoT devices and 5G communications, and the advancement of high-speed signal transmission technologies, demand for advanced PCB design skills is increasing. Introduction of design optimization technologies utilizing AI and automation tools is also progressing.
Personality Traits
Cooperativeness / Logical thinking / Meticulous / Problem-solving orientation
Work Style
Contract development / In-house work / Project-based / Team development
Career Path
Printed Circuit Board Design Operator → Printed Circuit Board Design Engineer → Senior PCB Design Engineer → Circuit Design Leader → Development Manager
Required Skills
Basic Electronic Circuit Knowledge / Circuit Design / Gerber Data Generation / Manufacturing Process Knowledge / PCB Design
Recommended Skills
3D CAD (Integration) / Component Selection / EMC Countermeasures / Signal Integrity Analysis / Thermal Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is required to optimally arrange complex circuits. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is necessary because mistakes lead to manufacturing defects. |
| Problem Solving | Ability to identify and correct the causes of design defects is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam
Aliases
- PCB Designer
- Printed Circuit Board Designer
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- CAD Operator
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