printed circuit board designer

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.

ESCO Code

3118.4

NACE Code

74.11 - Industrial product and fashion design activities

74.14 - Other specialised design activities

26.1 - Manufacture of electronic components and boards

Alternative Labels

printed circuit board design specialist

PCB designer

printed circuit board design expert

circuit board designer

PCB design specialist

PCB design expert

printed circuit board (PCB) designer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

CAD software design drawings electricity electronics mathematics printed circuit boards

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/91e35fd9-ac59-48ef-8416-c06a201b2da8

Status

released

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