Design circuit boards

Draught circuit boards used in electronic product such as cell phones and computers, make sure to include integrated circuits and microchips in the design.

create circuit boards
plan circuit boards
draft circuit boards
circuit board design
prepare circuit boards
develop circuit boards

skill/competence

cross-sector

Design circuit boards is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Printed circuit board designer: Printed circuit board designers diagram and design the construction of circuit boards. They envision the logical placing of conductive tracks, coppers, and pin pads in the board. They use computer programmes and specialised software for the designs.
Electronics drafter: Electronics drafters support electronic engineers in the design and conceptualisation of electronic equipment. They draft blueprints and assembly diagrams of electronic systems and components using technical drawing software.

Design circuit boards is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Electronics engineer: Electronic engineers research, design, and develop electronic systems such as circuits, semiconductor devices, and equipment that use electricity as a source of power. They work with capacitators, transistors, diodes or resistors to create electronic circuits and applications of use in fields such as telecommunications, acoustics, instruments, and control.
Electrical engineer: Electrical engineers design and develop electrical systems, electrical equipment, components, motors, and equipment with the feature of energy transmission. They engage in large scale projects such as the design and maintenance of power stations, and the distribution of power to smaller applications such as household appliances.
Drafter: Drafters prepare and create technical drawings using a special software or manual techniques, to show how something is built or works.

References

1. Design circuit boards – ESCO