Folks, The following is an ad I'm considering for the Pads designer I need. I'm posting it here only to get reactions from you all, as PCB experts, concerning the job responsibilities and requirements. Let me know what you think, please. Pads Power Printed Circuit Board Design Engineer/Designer Serious growing telecommunications company needs serious PCB designer. Boards consist of several MLB types from 6 to 12 layers with BGA?s, CSP?s, and other fine pitch devices and attendant components. Both DC and Analog circuitry reside on these boards and impedance is critical in specified areas. Designer MUST: Be very focused on fulfilling responsibilities in a timely, professional manner Be capable of working in small company environment under ?quality? pressure first, then schedule Be capable of managing design processes for several board types as management directs priority Have 5 years minimum experience using Pads Power Have clear understanding of DFM principles using concurrent engineering (CE) Have clear understanding of MLB design, fabrication, assembly, and test requirements Have clear understanding of microstrip and stripline impedance requirements Have clear understanding of micro, blind, and buried vias Have clear understanding of MLB materials, constructions, and solderability Have clear understanding of MLB?s and all that comprise them Have AutoCad 14 experience to create mechanicals as master, assembly drawings, etc. Have extensive experience working with many component types Have clear understanding of all applicable IPC guidelines and requirements Have ability to communicate PCB requirements clearly to management, purchasing, engineering, and suppliers using concurrent engineering Have understanding of ISO 9000 (4.6): 94 and/or 2000 (7.3) design control requirements Prefer: MoonMan --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search previous postings at: www.ipc.org > On-Line Resources & Databases > E-mail Archives Please visit IPC web site http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------