ECAD Librarian (PCB Designer / ECAD Technician)

KLA•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA’s product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. KLA's Central Engineering organization is made up of nine Centers of Excellence (CoEs) spanning disciplines like automation, motion control, sensors, platform design, and packaging. Each CoE contributes not only technical deliverables but also deep expertise, best practices, and advanced tools that elevate both what we build—and how we build it. In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise. An ECAD Librarian is responsible for creating, maintaining, and managing electronic component libraries, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with engineering teams to support PCB design processes.

Requirements

3-5 years experience working with an ECAD library, 3D modeling, and basic drafting
Experience with ORCAD and Allegro software packages
Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years; or equivalent work experience

Nice To Haves

A strong understanding of ECAD tools and software is essential, along with skills in 3D modeling and basic drafting.
Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze component data and ensure accuracy in library entries is crucial for maintaining design integrity.
Communication Skills: Effective communication is necessary for collaborating with engineers and other team members.
Scripting Knowledge: Familiarity with scripting languages like Python or Perl can be beneficial for automating library management tasks.

Responsibilities

Creating, updating, and maintaining accurate electronic component libraries within ECAD software platforms.
Managing the lifecycle of components and ensuring that all parts are correctly represented.
Working closely with hardware engineers and other stakeholders to ensure that the components meet design standards and requirements.
Handling library audits and resolving discrepancies as they arise.
Ensuring that the libraries comply with industry standards such as JEDEC and IPC.
Staying updated on regulatory requirements and implementing best practices in library management.
Researching new components and technologies, integrating them into the library, and ensuring that the library remains current and relevant to the design needs.
Providing training to other team members on library management practices.
Assisting in the development of design tools and processes.