PCB Fabrication Specialist

Motorola Solutions

Confirmed live yesterday High trust

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Schaumburg, IL
Salary
$72,700–$105,400 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

Market check

Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $188k
This role $89k
$55k most similar roles pay here $236k

This role pays less than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $158,987–$216,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $89k versus about $188k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

Employer

About Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) is a leading American technology company providing mission-critical communications, video security, and analytics for public safety and enterprise customers.

Motorola Solutions currently has 135 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,500–$140,000 across 117 roles with salary data.

Most-posted roles

View all roles at Motorola Solutions

At a glance

TL;DR · PCB Fabrication Specialist

The PCB Fabrication Specialist joins the Applied Technology department to serve as the primary bridge between design engineering teams and manufacturing partners. This role manages the technical lifecycle of printed circuit board fabrication, including stackup planning, material selection, CAM artwork approval, and panelization calculations to optimize yield. The specialist oversees vendor management, CMMC compliance, and quality tracking while integrating AI-assisted tools for DFM and supply chain forecasting. Key responsibilities include coordinating incoming inspections against IPC standards, managing RFQs, and maintaining the PCB Technology Roadmap. Required expertise includes deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, FR-4 materials, and high-speed digital designs. The role utilizes CAM viewing tools, ERP/MRP systems, and advanced Excel for data analysis to solve complex fabrication challenges within a prototyping center focused on low-volume advanced communications products for government and industrial customers.

What you'll do

  • Determine optimal PCB stackups and material selections while coordinating long-lead pre-orders for new designs.
  • Perform final CAM artwork checks and panelization calculations to maximize board yields and material utilization.
  • Oversee D-coupon requirements and manage incoming quality inspections to ensure compliance with IPC standards.
  • Support the procurement team by providing technical expertise during RFQs and selecting optimal fabrication vendors.
  • Track production issues and coordinate with internal teams and vendors to resolve manufacturing defects via Corrective Action Reports.
  • Manage vendor relationships, including site visits and monitoring CMMC compliance for defense security standards.
  • Maintain the PCB Technology Roadmap and internal material specifications to track emerging industry capabilities.
  • Integrate AI-assisted tools for DFM, supply chain forecasting, and automated inspection processes.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
  • Ability to obtain necessary security clearances as required by government contractors.
  • 3+ years of experience in PCB fabrication, CAM engineering, or technical PCB procurement/supply chain management.
  • Deep understanding of PCB manufacturing processes, IPC standards, material properties, panelization, and impedance stackups.
  • Proficiency with CAM viewing tools, ERP/MRP procurement systems, and advanced Excel for data analytics.
  • Familiarity with defense/industrial compliance standards, specifically CMMC, ITAR, or EAR regulations.
  • Familiarity with AI-enhanced EDA/CAM verification tools, predictive supply chain platforms, or automated visual inspection systems (preferred).
  • Strong negotiation skills, cross-functional project management, and clear technical communication skills.

More like this

Similar roles

PCB Layout Specialist

Anduril Industries

Broomfield, CO +1 11 days ago $111,000$147,000
PCB Design Altium Designer Allegro High-Speed Digital Signal Integrity Power Integrity HDI IPC Standards DFM DFA Mixed-Signal Flex Circuits USB PCIe Ethernet SERDES DDR Memory FPGA
5+ yrs exp

Staff PCB Designer

Qualcomm

San Diego, CA 24 days ago
PCB Design Siemens/Mentor Xpedition Cadence Allegro DFM Valor CAM350 High-Speed Digital RF Analog HDI Multi-layer Stack-ups EMI Mitigation DDR5 HDMI PCIe SATA MIPI USB GigE

Senior Global Sourcing Manager, PCB/PCBA

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, CA 50 days ago $166,000$220,000
PCB PCBA Electronics Manufacturing TCO Analysis RFI RFQ RFP Contract Manufacturing NPI Sourcing Engineering CapEx
8+ yrs exp

Supplier Development Engineer (PCB/PCBA)

SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA 30 days ago $100,000$130,000
PCB PCBA IPC-2221 IPC-A-600 IPC-A-610 DFM 8D ISO 9000 AS9100 PFMEA Minitab Six Sigma CAD Corrective Action New Product Introduction AOI X-ray
1+ yrs exp

Staff PCB Design Engineer

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, CA 22 days ago $191,000$253,000
PCB Design Altium Designer Allegro IPC Standards High-Speed Digital Power Electronics Flex Circuits HDI Power Integrity DDR Memory PCIe Ethernet SERDES DFM DFA CAD Tools
7+ yrs exp

Supplier Development Engineer, PCB

SpaceX

Bastrop, TX 22 days ago
PCB Manufacturing IPC Standards PPAP APQP PFMEA DFMEA Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Root Cause Analysis 8D 5-Why Fishbone Analysis JMP Gerber ODB++ RF Engineering Solder Mask Impedance Control
3+ yrs exp