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.

Alternative Labels

printed circuit board design specialist

PCB designer

printed circuit board design expert

circuit board designer

PCB design specialist

printed circuit board designer

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

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

Essential Knowledge

CAD software circuit diagrams electricity design drawings mathematics electronics printed circuit boards

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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