Req ID: 140515
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Austin
Summary
The Lead Engineer, Hardware Design 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. This position is a dual role serving as both an eCAD Librarian and a PCB Layout designer; while the primary focus is library management, the position also includes assigned PCB layout responsibilities. This U.S.-based role will work closely with our overseas librarian team.
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Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
- Library Management: The primary role of an ECAD Librarian involves creating, updating, and maintaining accurate electronic component libraries within the Allegro software platform. This includes managing the lifecycle of components and ensuring that all parts are correctly represented.
- Complex Board Design: Execute the layout, routing, and component placement of high-density, multi-layer PCBs (often 12 to 28+ layers) using advanced CAD software (e.g., Cadence Allegro).
- High-Speed & Constraints: Route high-speed digital, analog, RF, and mixed-signal circuits while strictly adhering to complex design constraints, including impedance control, length matching, and differential pairs.
- Collaboration with Engineers: Work alongside electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineers to optimize component symbols and board layout for form factor, thermal management, and overall system performance. Also handle library audits and resolve discrepancies as they arise.
- Research and Development: Analyze component datasheets, vendor drawings, and high-density package specifications to calculate land patterns optimized for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
- Compliance and Standards: Act as a subject matter expert (SME) sharing knowledge on library standards, IPC and JEDEC specifications, and ECAD/MCAD integration best practices across Hardware Product Solutions (HPS).
- Organization: Interface with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and component database systems to synchronize component attributes, manufacturer part numbers, lifecycle statuses, and compliance data.
- Efficiency Improvement: Engage with component vendors and library services while leveraging AI tools to streamline symbol and footprint creation. Additionally, utilize advanced AI tools to assist in and automate board layout to improve overall efficiency.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
- Expertise in EDA component library management using Cadence Allegro / OrCAD Design Entry, Altium Designer, or Mentor Graphics Xpedition.
- Advanced proficiency in IPC standards, specifically IPC-7351 for footprint land pattern geometries and IPC-2221 for PCB design.
- Hands-on technical mastery of complex component packaging, including fine-pitch BGAs, LGAs, QFNs, high-speed connectors, high-density optical modules, and passive chip arrays.
- Extensive experience integrating 3D STEP models into PCB footprints for accurate MCAD co-design and mechanical clearance validation.
- Skilled in working with enterprise PLM systems (e.g., Agile, PTC Windchill, Arena) for Bill of Materials (BOM) management and part lifecycle tracking.
- Strong command of high-density interconnect (HDI) requirements and DFM/DFA constraints for modern high-speed server and AI hardware.
- Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills, with a proven track record of analytical problem-solving and customer-centric service.
Physical Demands
- Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
- Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
- Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Typical Experience
- Over 3 years of progressive experience in PCB library creation, CAD component management, and hardware development support.
Typical Education
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Bachelor's or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
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Educational Requirements might vary by geography.
Notes
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Celestica is an E-Verify employer.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.
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Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.
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