Printed Circuit Board Designer Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Printed Circuit Board Designer make in Chicago, IL? The average Printed Circuit Board Designer salary in Chicago, IL is $75,332 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $60,918 and $85,059. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Printed Circuit Board Designer?

A Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Designer is responsible for creating and designing the layout of printed circuit boards used in electronic devices. They work closely with engineers and other team members to understand the requirements and specifications for the PCB, and then use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create the layout and routing of the circuitry. PCB Designers also ensure that the design meets industry standards, is cost-effective, and can be manufactured efficiently. They may also be involved in testing and troubleshooting the PCB design to ensure functionality and reliability. Strong attention to detail, knowledge of electronics, and proficiency in CAD software are essential skills for this role.

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Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and Circuit Engineer

Weather Stream - Boulder , CO

Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and Circuit Engineer FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt REPORTS TO : Lead RF ... Perform PCB layout in Altium Designer, working closely with other team members. * Generate and ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 83 days ago

PCB Printed Circuit Board Design and Layout Engineer EE Electrical Eng

Unique Hardware Software Systems Company in Major Growth Mode - Clark County , WA

Experience working with Altium Designer is preferred. * Should have 'at least some' Embedded Coding ... Fluent at reading and interpreting electrical blue prints, one line diagrams and electrical ...

ZipRecruiter - 8 days ago

Printed Circuit Board Design Engineer

Strategic Employment Partners (SEP) - Irvine , CA

They are looking for their next PCB Designer for their team. The ideal candidate would have experience with Altium and multilayered boards. This is an onsite role, with a growing team. If this sounds ...

LinkedIn - 20 days ago

Printed Circuit Board Design Engineer

Intelliswift Software, Inc - Sunnyvale , CA

Onsite at Sunnyvale, CA Duration: 06 Months to start with possible extensions Seeking a motivated individual with a deep understanding of printed circuit board design (PCB), high-speed design ...

LinkedIn - 9 days ago

Printed Circuit Board Design Engineer

PRI Global - Sunnyvale , CA

Reality Labs seeks a motivated individual with deep understanding of printed circuit board design (PCB), high speed design environments, and the ability to receive guidance from our design engineers ...

LinkedIn - 37 days ago

Process Engineer

Harbor Electronics, Inc. - Santa Clara , CA

Evaluate customer specific requirements on particular printed circuit board designs and develop ... manufacturing methods for achieving customer requirements. * Monitor complex orders during the ...

ZipRecruiter - 41 days ago

What does a Printed Circuit Board Designer do?

Common responsibilities of a Printed Circuit Board Designer

Participate in testing and validation of PCB prototypes to ensure functionality and performance.

September 02, 2023

Conduct design reviews and make necessary revisions to ensure the PCB design meets quality and regulatory standards.

September 04, 2023

Work with manufacturers and suppliers to source and procure components for the PCB assembly process.

September 10, 2023

Create schematic diagrams and layout designs for PCBs using computer-aided design (CAD) software.

September 16, 2023

Design and develop printed circuit boards (PCBs) according to project requirements and specifications.

September 25, 2023

Collaborate with engineers and other team members to ensure the PCB design meets functional and performance requirements.

September 30, 2023

Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to PCB design, fabrication, or assembly.

October 03, 2023

Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in PCB technology to incorporate best practices into design processes.

October 05, 2023

Generate documentation and drawings for the PCB design, including bill of materials (BOM) and assembly instructions.

October 21, 2023

Select appropriate components and materials for the PCB design, considering factors such as cost, reliability, and manufacturability.

October 31, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Printed Circuit Board Designer in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

60918

85059

75332

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

60986

84992

76032

What is the average salary for Printed Circuit Board Designer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Printed Circuit Board Designer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Printed Circuit Board Designer ranges from $60,918 to $85,059 with the average base salary of $75,332. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,986 to $84,992 with the average total cash compensation of $76,032.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$75,332	$60,918 - $85,059
Bonus	$700	$68 - $-68
Total Pay	$76,032	$60,986 - $84,992

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Printed Circuit Board Designer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,261 - $85,538	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,261 - $85,538	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,191 - $85,440	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,238 - $85,505	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,238 - $85,505	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,866 - $83,591	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

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