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

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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