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This person will apply extensive knowledge in the preparation of mechanical and electrical designs & drawings, utilizing Computer-Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) along with other job-related software application, ensuring compliance & consistency to professional standards.\nWhat your day-to-day as a Senior Electrical PCB Design Drafter at Fermilab will look like:\nDesign multilayer and split-plane PCBs using Altium Designer\nMaintain and update related files and databases; electronically stores archives of drawings.\nTranslate and update existing designs from OrCAD into Altium.\nPrepares and creates schematics, layouts, and other related documents. \nCreates moderately complex 3D models and makes some design calculations.\nAssist in design, procurement, and inventory of parts or BOMs.\nRecommends approach to be followed in developing drawings, as circumstances require. \nProvides information to assist with procurement, fabrication, assembly, installation, and other aspects of the completed design. \nDesigns and draws equipment and systems such as, \"as built\" new floor plans, and electrical/process diagrams, including field investigations. \nMaintains and updates related files and databases; electronically stores archives of drawings. \nUnderstands Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) application principles and applies to drawings. \nSelects, recommends, and specifies materials and equipment to be used in the preparation of complex design layouts and detail layouts. \nResearches design solutions, assists in design development, and selects components for design. \nDelegates work and mentor drafters and students, as circumstances require. \nPerforms other duties as assigned by supervisor. \nAbides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.\nEssential Competencies and Attributes for Success:\nHigh School Degree (or technical certificate) and 6+ years of related work experience.\nApplicable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:\nExperience with high-density, multi-layered boars (6 or more layers)\nExperience in PCB layout and artwork preparation.\nGood interpersonal skills for working with engineers and technicians.\nExperience with Altium Designer, Design for Test and Design for Assembly preferred.\nComprehensive knowledge of Computer Aided Design systems and ability to produce moderately complex mechanical, electrical, or structural sub-assemblies. \nSolid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) application. \nKnowledge with IPC 2221, IPC 2222 and IPC 2152 a plus.\nWork Arrangement:\nPlease note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.\nOnsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.\nBenefits/Perks:\nFermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:\nMedical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts\nPaid time off\nLife insurance\nShort and Long-term disability insurance\nRetirement benefits\nOnsite day care\nWhy Fermilab:\nFermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. 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This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.\nForeign Government Sponsored Activities\nFermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel.\nREAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus\nFermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. 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