Senior Designer – ECAD

Role Summary

The Senior ECAD Designer is responsible to deliver Altium based PCB layouts and supporting documentation in accordance with customer and internal requirements.

• Develop PCB layouts and supporting documentation according to customer and internal requirements such as designing for Electrical Functionality, EMC, Manufacturing, Reliability, and Cost.
• Create, Release, and Archive output files (Gerber, Drill, Stencil, PnP, Array Drawings, Fabrication Documents, etc.) according to internal requirements.
• Maintain Altium project database using PTC Integrity.
• Participate in Library Symbol/Footprint creations using IPC standards.
• Lead and/or support PCB(A) DFM/DFA activities in collaboration with Electrical, Mechanical and Manufacturing engineering.
• Lead and/or support development of PCB Layout standards, best practices, and guidelines in accordance with industry standards and internal requirements.
• Perform work assignments as a highly competent ECAD designer, requiring independent design and release effort in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Work assignments primarily involve intermediate through advanced level work, moving toward complete technical competency and mastery of the field.
• Design and develop PCB layout while adhering to electrical, mechanical, EMC, manufacturing and cost requirements.
• Support PCB layout design reviews (Electrical, EMC, Manufacturing, etc).
• Maintain Altium project repository.
• Create and Release PCB(A) documentation into Specification Control Database.
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives, ensuring facilities are in full compliance with all safety regulations.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Follow safe work procedures; use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE); use workplace tools and equipment as instructed; report workplace hazards, injuries and illness as soon as possible following an event.
• Comply with the requirements of the Quality Operating System (QOS).

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience regarding the responsibilities listed above in serial development; automotive electronic (mandatory).
• Knowledge in PCB design and development for automotive electronics.
• Comprehensive knowledge of PCB layout techniques for analog, digital, power.
• Knowledge of automated PCB(A) assembly and test methods and their impact on PCB design.
• Knowledge of ECAD layout techniques for optimized electrical and EMC performance.
• Knowledge of structured problem solving (8D) methods and/or techniques.
• Knowledge of ECAD layout techniques for optimized testing, manufacturing and reliability.
• Key Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) – as applicable.
• Knowledge of the MS Office package.
• Knowledge of ECAD design tools:
  Altium Designer, Draftsight, View Mate, Kwick Fit.