ECAD Librarian
KLA is looking for an ECAD Librarian to join our team in Ann Arbor! 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.
Key Responsibilities
Library Management: The primary role of an ECAD Librarian involves creating, updating, and maintaining accurate electronic component libraries within ECAD software platforms. This includes managing the lifecycle of components and ensuring that all parts are correctly represented.
Collaboration with Engineers: ECAD Librarians work closely with hardware engineers and other stakeholders to ensure that the components meet design standards and requirements. They may also handle library audits and resolve discrepancies as they arise.
Compliance and Standards: They ensure that the libraries comply with industry standards such as JEDEC and IPC. This involves staying updated on regulatory requirements and implementing best practices in library management.
Research and Development: ECAD Librarians are responsible for researching new components and technologies, integrating them into the library, and ensuring that the library remains current and relevant to the design needs.
Training and Support: They may also provide training to other team members on library management practices and assist in the development of design tools and processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical Proficiency: A strong understanding of ECAD tools and software is essential, along with skills in 3D modeling and basic drafting. Experience with ORCAD and ALLEGRO software packages.
- 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.
- 3-5 years experience working with an ECAD library, 3D modeling, and basic drafting
- Experience with ORCAD and Allegro software packages
Minimum Qualifications
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
About KLA
We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.
Total Rewards
Base Pay Range: $57,800.00 - $84,800.00
Annually Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA