ECAD Design Manager – Wireline/Server/Payment

Summary The ECAD Manager is responsible for leading the ECAD layout engineering team and the ECAD Library (symbols/footprints)/Windchill team and 3rd party outsource contract maintenance. This role ensures end-to-end PCB design execution, library quality, and PLM data integrity, primarily supporting Wireline, Server and Payment systems.

The position drives technical excellence, process standardization, and cross-functional collaboration to meet product quality, schedule, and cost targets.

Key Responsibilities (Include, but are not limited to the following:)

• Lead ECAD and Library engineering teams including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
• Plan and allocate ECAD resources across multiple projects and manage schedules and deliverables.
• Drive PCB design activities include placement, constraint definition, routing, and tape-out readiness.
• Establish and enforce ECAD design standards, review processes, and best practices.
• Manage external layout vendors including quality, schedule, and communication.
• Oversee library creation and governance including symbol and footprint standards and validation processes.
• Ensure Windchill (PLM) data integrity including version control, lifecycle management, and ECO traceability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including EE, PWR, SI/PI, ME, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Support DFM/DFx activities and resolve PCB vendor-related issues.
• Continuously improve design methodologies, tools, and workflows.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in PCB design with at least 2+ years in leadership role.
• Strong experience in high-speed PCB design, multi-layer boards, HDI, and back drilling.
• Familiar with ECAD tools such as Cadence Allegro; experience with CAM tools is preferred.
• Experience with Wireline products is required; Server and Payment experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of PLM systems such as Windchill and library management best practices.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English in read/write is a must and listen/speak is a plus.

PREFERENCE :

• Experience with PADS, Altium, or Mentor tools.
• Knowledge of RF, antenna, or FPC design.
• Experience implementing ECAD library standards and automation.
• Familiarity with SI/PI/EMI considerations.
• Experience in major server OEM/ODM (Quanta, Foxconn, Wistron, etc.)
• Experience working with Tier-1 customers (Google, Meta, Dell, HPE, etc.)

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