PCB/Ecad librarian

Job Description

Description: Job Title: Senior ECAD PCB Librarian/ECAD Component Specialist Key Responsibilities: • Technical Expertise: Develop and manage the creation of ECAD library smart” symbols, accurately defining pin types, pin properties, and component types. • Design and Development: Analyze component datasheets to input pin properties and relevant metadata, enabling automated schematic validation against predefined design criteria. • Quality Assurance: Ensure all ECAD logical symbols and library components comply with internal quality standards, IPC standards, and industry best practices (DFM/DFA). • Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve issues with ECAD library components, Cadence EDM/Pulse databases, and related tools. • Documentation: Maintain comprehensive, accurate documentation of all ECAD Library parts within Cadence EDM/Pulse environment, updating procedures and process documents as needed. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with hardware, signal integrity/power integrity simulation teams, mechanical engineers, and component engineers to ensure accurate representation and integration of ECAD components within system designs. • Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in DFM/DFA reviews, identifying opportunities for improvement, proposing enhancements to current standards and methodologies. Responsibilities: • Create and maintain ECAD “smart” symbols within the Cadence EDM system, accurately defining pin types, pin properties, component types, and critical data attributes. • Analyze and interpret component datasheets, accurately inputting data into ECAD symbols for automated schematic audits. • Perform automated schematic checks using Cadence Schematic Audit. • Maintain comprehensive documentation of ECAD library parts and associated procedures. • Engage in cross-team collaboration to ensure seamless ECAD integration into hardware designs. • Continuously identify opportunities to improve ECAD library development processes and implement best practices. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. • Proven expertise creating ECAD logical symbols and managing Cadence libraries (minimum 5+ years). • Strong proficiency with Cadence PCB design tools (Allegro, EDM/Pulse, Part Developer, System Capture). • Solid understanding of ECAD symbol creation, pin types, pin properties, and automated schematic audits. • Familiarity with Schematic Audit automation and industry-standard electronic component datasheets. • Knowledgeable in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) constraints. • Exceptional analytical, communication, and collaboration skills. • High level of attention to detail to ensure precision in data entry and compliance with standards. Preferred Qualifications\Mandatory Skill set: • Strong knowledge of Cadence System Capture\DEHDL Schematic Audit (formerly Checkplus) • Ability to read data sheets and transfer data into ECAD logical symbols. • Proficiency in Cadence PCB design software (ie Allegro, EDM\Pulse, Part Developer) • Create automated checks using Schematic Audit • Thorough understanding of electronic component data sheets and terminology • Knowledge of DFM/DFA constraints. MUST HAVES: MANDATE SKILLS : 1. Solid understanding of ECAD symbol creation( Logical and Physical) using Cadence\Allegro tool 2. Knowledge of DFM/DFA constraints. 3. Good understanding with internal quality standards, IPC standards, JEDEC on Parts creation