Senior ECAD PCB Librarian / ECAD Component Specialist

Job Title:
Senior ECAD PCB Librarian / ECAD Component Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Expertise:
  Develop and manage ECAD library smart” symbols, defining pin types, pin properties, and component types accurately.
• Design and Development:
  Analyze component datasheets and input metadata to enable automated schematic validation against design criteria.
• Quality Assurance:
  Ensure ECAD symbols and library components meet internal quality standards, IPC standards, JEDEC, and industry best practices (DFM/DFA).
• Problem Solving:
  Troubleshoot and resolve ECAD component issues, including those related to Cadence EDM/Pulse databases and related tools.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate documentation of ECAD library parts within the Cadence EDM/Pulse environment. Update process documents as required.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Collaborate with hardware engineers, SI/PI teams, mechanical engineers, and component engineers to ensure accurate ECAD representation in system designs.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Actively participate in DFM/DFA reviews and propose enhancements to standards, methodologies, and ECAD processes.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain ECAD “smart” symbols using Cadence tools, ensuring accurate pin/property definitions and metadata.
• Analyze component datasheets and accurately transfer data into ECAD logical symbols.
• Perform automated schematic audits using Cadence Schematic Audit.
• Maintain detailed documentation of library parts and ECAD processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of ECAD symbols in hardware designs.
• Identify and implement improvements in ECAD library development processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in ECAD library symbol creation and Cadence library management.
• Proficiency in Cadence PCB design tools: Allegro, EDM/Pulse, Part Developer, System Capture (or DE HDL).
• Strong knowledge of ECAD symbol structure, pin definitions, schematic audit techniques, and datasheet interpretation.
• Understanding of DFM/DFA constraints and compliance with IPC, JEDEC, and internal quality standards.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• High attention to detail for precision in data entry and compliance.

Mandatory Skills / Must-Have Requirements:

1. Strong experience in ECAD symbol creation (Logical & Physical) using Cadence/Allegro tools.
2. Deep knowledge of DFM/DFA constraints.
3. Familiarity with internal quality processes, IPC standards, and JEDEC compliance for part creation.
4. Proficiency in:

• Cadence Allegro
• EDM/Pulse
• Part Developer
• System Capture / DE HDL

5. Experience with Schematic Audit / CheckPlus for automated schematic validation.
6. Ability to read and translate electronic component datasheets into logical symbol data.

Note:

• This role is strictly for PCB Library experts.
• Not a PCB Design position.