Reports To: CAM Manager / Engineering Lead
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented PCB CAM Engineer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and optimizing printed circuit board (PCB) designs for manufacturing using CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) tools. This role is critical in ensuring manufacturability, quality, and efficiency in PCB production.
Key Responsibilities:
* Review and process customer PCB design data (Gerber, ODB++, IPC-2581, etc.) for manufacturability.
* Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) checks and provide feedback to customers or internal teams.
* Generate manufacturing tooling data including photoplot files, drill files, and fabrication drawings.
* Optimize panel layouts for production efficiency and yield.
* Collaborate with fabrication and assembly teams to resolve technical issues.
* Maintain CAM software tools and contribute to process improvements.
* Ensure compliance with IPC standards and internal quality requirements.
* Support engineering change requests and documentation updates.
Required Qualifications:
* 1+ years of experience in PCB CAM engineering or PCB manufacturing.
* Proficiency with CAM software such as UCAM, Genesis, CAM350, or similar.
* Strong understanding of PCB fabrication processes and materials.
* Familiarity with industry standards (IPC-2221, IPC-6012, etc.).
* Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
* Good communication and teamwork abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with scripting or automation in CAM tools.
* Knowledge of HDI, flex, and rigid-flex PCB technologies.
* Exposure to customer communication and technical support