Printed Electronics Engineer

Onsite in La Crosse, WI, this Printed Electronics Engineer role offers a salary range of USD 52,000–65,000 per year and requires an Associate’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Design or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Convert customer supplied files to Solid Works and store them in the appropriate customer folder.
• Review customer requirements for missing information and file usability; escalate usability issues to customer service with questions as needed.
• Maintain organized customer documentation by file name and date received.
• Address minor design issues affecting the membrane switch build process; collaborate with internal customers to resolve design questions and provide recommendations to support printing success.
• Inspect drawings for quality and accuracy.
• Design and develop CAD drawings and switch maps for printed electronics, including circuit patterns, graphic overlays, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure designs meet performance, quality, and production requirements.
• Modify and update CAD files and switch maps in response to customer requirements, design changes, or process improvements.
• Generate and manage design files, bills of materials, and engineering change notices.
• Determine unit pricing for each order and prepare manufacturing cost estimates, communicating quotes to customers.
• Conduct design-for-manufacturability reviews and coordinate with internal teams to validate artwork and switch map compatibility with manufacturing processes.
• Support prototype builds, including design validation, functional testing, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain compliance with relevant industry standards and internal quality guidelines.
• Provide technical documentation and clearly communicate design intent to production, purchasing, and quality teams.
• Stay current on printed electronics materials, processes, and technologies.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Design or related field required.
• Experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD, Solid Works, Altium, or similar) or graphic design software (Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, etc.) required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player and assist others when needed.
• Ability to collaborate to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently without ongoing supervision.

Technologies

• AutoCAD
• Solid Works
• Altium
• Adobe Illustrator
• CorelDRAW
• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits package