Position Summary

Design Drafter supports the Engineering, Production, and Machine Shop teams by creating and maintaining electrical and mechanical designs, drawings, bills of material, and production documentation. This position uses Altium Designer, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MAX, GibbsCAM, and internal PMI systems to develop complete documentation packages and ensure accurate release of products into production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create printed circuit board designs from initial concept through final release using Altium Designer, including schematic support, PCB layouts, component footprint creation, and Gerber file generation.
• Develop mechanical designs using SolidWorks, including 3D models, detailed machine prints, and assembly drawings.
• Create and revise designs using AutoCAD, including machine prints, component drawings, and assembly drawings.
• Prepare complete engineering documentation packages using the PMI system for release into production.
• Enter and maintain parts within the MAX ERP system.
• Create and update bills of material, link drawings and supporting documentation, correct system errors, and assist other employees with MAX-related questions.
• Support the Machine Shop in creating mechanical parts and developing CNC programs using GibbsCAM.
• Assist Production and Engineering personnel with locating drawings and technical documents.
• Prepare, process, and maintain Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Review and correct inaccurate MAX entries, drawings, bills of material, and related documentation.
• Assist with adding products and technical information to the company website.
• Review advertisements, website postings, product data, and other technical or marketing documents for accuracy.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing, and other departments to resolve design and documentation issues.
• Maintain accurate and organized engineering records in accordance with company procedures and document-control requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education or training in drafting, engineering technology, mechanical design, electrical design, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Altium Designer, including PCB layout, footprint creation, and Gerber file generation.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, including 3D modeling, machine prints, and assembly drawings.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and the preparation of detailed mechanical and assembly drawings.
• Ability to create and maintain parts, bills of material, drawings, and related records within an ERP or manufacturing system.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, bills of material, and technical specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work collaboratively across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using MAX or a comparable manufacturing ERP system.
• Experience with GibbsCAM or other CNC programming software.
• Knowledge of PCB design, fabrication, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working in an aerospace, defense, electronics, or precision manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with engineering change control, document control, and production-release processes.

Experience

• Minimum of 0-3 years experience

Email: hr@pmi-rf.com

Planar Monolithics is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROLS

As a U.S. defense manufacturer, Planar Monolithics is required to safeguard U.S. defense-related and other export-controlled articles, technologies, and services from unauthorized access, export, or re-export.

The transfer of U.S. export-controlled articles, technologies, or services (including manufacturing processes) to individuals or entities that do not qualify as “U.S. persons,” as defined by 22 CFR 120.62, is prohibited without prior authorization from the appropriate U.S. government agencies, such as the Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).

Under 22 CFR 120.62, a “U.S. person” is defined as a lawful permanent resident as per 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). It also includes any corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or other entity that is incorporated to do business in the United States, as well as governmental entities at the federal, state, or local levels. It does not include foreign persons as defined in § 120.63.

To ensure compliance with U.S. export control regulations, candidates for this position are required to undergo an Export Compliance Assessment. As part of this process, candidates may be asked to provide documentation verifying their status as “U.S. persons” or “foreign persons,” in accordance with U.S. regulation, to determine whether prior authorization is required to perform specific job duties related to this position.