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printed circuit board designer

Printed circuit board designers diagram and design the construction of circuit boards.

Description

Printed circuit board designers diagram and design the construction of circuit boards. They envision the logical placing of conductive tracks, coppers, and pin pads in the board. They use computer programmes and specialised software for the designs.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

electricity design drawings printed circuit boards electronics CAD software mathematics

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

manufacturing processes electrical engineering electrical wiring plans CADD software manual draughting techniques

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

design circuit boards use technical drawing software use CAD software execute analytical mathematical calculations create technical plans interpret circuit diagrams draft design specifications test printed circuit boards

OPTIONALOptional competences

create a product's virtual model plan manufacturing processes draw blueprints identify customer's needs ensure equipment maintenance monitor manufacturing quality standards use CADD software use manual draughting techniques design prototypes develop assembly instructions

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)