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Circuit Board Designer

A Circuit Board Designer creates circuits for telecommunication projects, collaborating with engineers to meet client needs while ensuring precision and efficiency.

How do I become a circuit board designer

Get qualified to work as a circuit board designer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Circuit Board Designer generally earns $1,350 per week ($70,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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This industry has seen strong employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 11,200 people working in this field and many of them specialise as a Circuit Board Designer. Circuit Board Designers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If a career as a Circuit Board Designer interests you, consider enrolling in an Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering. This course will give you the skills to work on a range of electrotechnology and computer systems projects. An Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering may also be appropriate.

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Circuit Board Designer careers

A Circuit Board Designer designs circuits for various telecommunication projects. You’ll liaise with engineers and design teams to determine the scope of the project and develop systems to meet client needs. Circuit Board Designers may work on electronic communication projects through the design, construction and installation phases.

Circuit Board Designers need to have excellent technical skills and strong analytical abilities. You’ll need to be a good problem solver and able to work with client instructions. Circuit Board Designers should have good attention to detail and be able to manage their time well.