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SEPTEMBER 2025 I DESIGN007 MAGAZINE 63 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The EMS Group of Flexible Circuit Technologies The EMS Group of Flexible Circuit Technologies Apply Now! Apply Now! Flexible Circuit Technologies (FCT) is a leading provider in the fast-growing electronics industry, specializing in the design, prototyping, and production of flexible circuits, rigid flex circuits, flexible heaters, and membrane switches. FCT also offers value-added assembly services, including complete box builds. With a strong customer-first philosophy, FCT expects team members to deliver highly responsive support and service. FCT's application engineers play a critical role, offering technical expertise in flexible circuit design, materials, mechanical functionality, and design rules. They collaborate closely with customers to create cost-effective, application- specific solutions. Key Responsibilities: • Build strong customer relationships and understand project-specific requirements • Review technical files, analyze specifications, and consult on design improvements • Generate and present quotes, and follow up to win business • Coordinate with CAD services and ensure final file approvals • Manage project timelines and maintain proactive communication • Support prototype evaluations and guide transition to production • Serve as the lead technical resource or collaborate within a team for complex accounts • Promote FCT's full range of services, including assembly and testing • Support manufacturing to ensure build success Requirements: • Proven PCB/Flex/Rigid-Flex design experience (IPC knowledge required) • Strong communication, urgency, and follow-up skills • Ability to manage multiple projects and travel as needed Responsibilities include: • Review customer prints and Gerber files to ensure they meet manufacturing and IPC requirements. • Create flexible printed circuit board designs and files to meet engineering and customer requirements. This can include working from customer prints or files, design from concept, and/or design from schematic. • Collaborate with internal FCT application engineers, internal local and offshore manufacturing engineers to optimize the design of flexible PCB and assemblies. • Prepare and document changes to customer prints and files. Work with FCT application engineers, customers, and manufacturing engineers to finalize designs. • Reviews and answers manufacturing questions, if needed, related to files and design. • Works with engineering assistant on Bill of Material (BOM) requirements. Qualifications: • Minimum 2+ years focused on-the-job PCB design/layout experience • Ability to learn related to new materials, stack ups, design rules for specialty circuits • Working experience with CAD software: Infinite Graphics Par, SolidWorks, Altium, or other • Working knowledge of IPC standards for PCB industry preferred • Working knowledge of Flexible PCB materials, properties, and abilities a plus • IPC CID or CID+ certification or desire to obtain certification a plus • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products FCT offers a competitive salary and annual bonus program. Applications Engineer PCB CAD Layout Specialist