ECAD Librarian specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•,

3d•$94,056 - $101,771

About The Position

The ECAD Librarian conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with engineers and PCB designers to design, develop, and use software that represents components, modules, or complete products in the ECAD tool library. With training and guidance, the specialist determines user needs and advises hardware designers on schematic symbols, land patterns, and component-outline requirements while following corporate symbol and cell guidelines. The role creates component footprints and schematic symbols, enters new parts, and maintains existing components in the ECAD library system. The specialist collaborates with electrical, components, manufacturing, and other engineering disciplines to develop ECAD library parts supporting the Siemens/Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise Tool Suite. The position calls for independent, accurate work in a fast-paced, high-volume library environment, along with effective communication and teamwork. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed at the facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related specialized area or field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus at least 2 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a master's degree.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and produce quality work.
Ability to accept constructive criticism and make improvements.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume ECAD library environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to take direction from peers and coworkers.
Ability to navigate Windows and associated applications, including MS Office products.
Familiarity with ECAD design tools; strong Siemens/Mentor Graphics familiarity and some Cadence familiarity.
Familiarity with analog, digital, RF, and electromechanical components.
Knowledge of ECAD library parts, including logic symbols, cells (footprints), padstacks, and logical-to-physical pin mapping.
Ability to read and interpret manufacturer datasheets and drawings and research datasheets.
Knowledge of IPC, military, and industry standards and specifications.
Team-oriented approach and ability to work collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

Xpedition knowledge is highly preferred.
EDM knowledge is desired.
Knowledge of Siemens Xpedition EDM-based libraries.

Responsibilities

Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with engineers and PCB designers on software and representations for the ECAD tool library.
Determine user needs with training and guidance.
Advise hardware designers on schematic symbols, land patterns, and component-outline requirements in accordance with corporate symbol and cell guidelines.
Create component footprints and schematic symbols, enter new parts, and maintain existing components in the ECAD library system.
Collaborate with electrical, components, manufacturing, and other engineering disciplines to develop ECAD library parts for the Siemens/Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise Tool Suite.
Follow corporate processes when creating library symbols and footprints.
Read and interpret manufacturer datasheets and drawings, and research manufacturer datasheets to support library-part creation.
Implement design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for test (DFT) practices to develop quality designs.