e-CAD Librarian

Fidus Systems; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-tech design firm in Ottawa is seeking an e-CAD Librarian to develop and maintain comprehensive CAD libraries. This role involves creating library parts, managing part obsolescence, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative projects in advanced technologies.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Healthy work/life balance

Company culture that feels like family

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience with Cadence CIS and Allegro PCB design.
• Good understanding of high-speed PCB design for embedded systems.
• Experience with library management and product lifecycle management practices.

Responsibilities

• Create library parts, schematic symbols, and layout footprints.
• Maintain CAD parts libraries and manage part obsolescence.
• Review and ensure all parts conform to IPC and company standards.

Skills

PCB design

Library management

Component selection

Understanding of IPC Specifications

High-speed PCB design

Tools

Cadence CIS

Allegro PCB design

Altium

Mentor Xpedition

PADS

Arena PLM

Job description

Headquartered in Ottawa, with additional design center locations in Waterloo and San Jose, Fidus is a global leader and dynamic high-tech design firm. Fidus specializes in leading-edge electronic product development. Our hardware, software, FPGA, and signal integrity teams innovate, design, and deliver next-generation products for clients in emerging technology markets.

Fidus leads in system, hardware, and embedded software design, providing a technical advantage to our global clients, from tech giants to start-ups. We work on leading edge technologies within High-Speed Communication, High-Resolution Video, and High-Performance Computing.

Established in 2001, Fidus successfully completed over 4,000 projects for more than 400 customers across diverse industries such as Telecom/Datacom, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer, Semiconductors, Industrial/Automotive Controls, and Medical. Fidus was named the 2023 AMD North American Partner of the Year.

We are seeking an e-CAD Librarian to develop and maintain comprehensive CAD libraries, including schematic symbols, layout footprints, and metadata. You will be part of our talented technical team and play a key role in maintaining efficiency and accuracy in our CAD libraries.

What's in it for You:

• Work with a Proudly Tier 1 High-Tech Design House in a rapidly expanding industry, working on advanced technologies that enable embedded systems targeting AI, Software Defined Radios, IoT, Autonomous Vehicles, Fintech, and Automated Test Equipment.
• Join an evolving company where your voice can create meaningful change.
• Be part of a team during rapid growth, with targets consistently exceeded and strong projections for 2025.
• Work on cutting-edge technology and solve complex problems presented by new technological advancements.
• Enjoy a generous benefits package, healthy work/life balance, and a company culture that feels like family. Fidus was named Kanata North Company of the Year for 2024.

Responsibilities:

1. Create library parts, schematic symbols, and layout footprints as needed for design projects.
2. Maintain CAD parts libraries, including schematic symbols, physical footprints, and part metadata.
3. Manage part obsolescence and EOL in libraries and project builds.
4. Establish and maintain electrical and mechanical parts bill of materials within Arena PLM.
5. Review and ensure all parts conform to IPC, manufacturer, and company standards.
6. Assist with component selection, screening, qualification, and derating.

Requirements:

1. Minimum of five years of experience with Cadence CIS and Allegro PCB design or as a PCB librarian.
2. Experience with Altium, Mentor Xpedition, or PADS and related assets.
3. Working knowledge of IPC Specifications and PCB technologies.
4. Experience with component database management tools.
5. Good understanding of high-speed PCB design for embedded systems.
6. Ability to read schematics and a working knowledge of electronics principles and basic circuit operation.
7. Experience with electrical design, including component/part selection.
8. Ability to read and understand part specifications, package information, and mechanical drawings.
9. Experience with library management, design release processes, product lifecycle management practices, and Arena PLM.

Thank you for your interest in Fidus. We welcome and encourage diverse candidates to apply. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. Fidus is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.