MCAD/ECAD Design Support

Ciena; Ottawa; On-site; USD 69,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking technology company that prioritizes a people-first culture. As an ECAD Librarian, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining schematic symbols and PCB CAD layouts, collaborating closely with engineers to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and personal growth. With a commitment to social impact and employee wellbeing, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while advancing your career in a supportive and flexible workplace.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(K) with Company Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation Time

Discretionary Incentive Bonus

Company-Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and maintaining schematic symbols and PCB CAD layouts.
• Familiarity with IPC naming conventions and CAD/CAM experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to produce component symbols and footprints.
• Develop Allegro footprints and verify accuracy of existing designs.

Skills

ECAD Library Management

Collaboration with Engineers

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

2-5 years of work experience as a librarian

1-2 years of experience with Cadence tools

Tools

Cadence Concept HDL

Cadence Part Developer

Cadence Allegro

Job description

Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

How You Will Contribute:

Ciena R&D hardware organization is seeking an enthusiastic ECAD Librarian to join the global component library team to develop and maintain schematic symbols and PCB CAD layout footprints for new and existing physical and electrical components:

• Collaborate closely with design engineers, mechanical engineers, and process engineers to produce component symbol/footprint
• Develop new schematic or custom symbols in Cadence Concept HDL and Part Developer - pin counts varying from small components to large ball count FPGAs and ASICs
• Create custom pad-stacks for press-fit connector pin holes in addition to surface-mount and through-hole pad stacks
• Develop Allegro footprints for new electrical components and mechanical piece parts directly from component datasheet specifications according to Ciena standards
• Request component vendors for clarifications on missing specifications for new components and datasheet requirements
• Code parts in accordance with the Ciena part creation, approval, and release processes.
• Work and collaborate with team members on managing the work queue and addressing priority requests
• Verify schematic symbols and physical footprints for parts created by other librarians for accuracy and compliance with Ciena’s standards
• Work closely with Product Engineering teams to update existing footprints to meet evolving new DFM and new technologies requirements
• Initiate the process of improving the CAD Library coding

The Must Haves:

• 2-5 years of work experience as a librarian
• 1-2 years of work experience with the Cadence Part Developer, symbol and pad stack editor, plus the Cadence library EDM environment
• Familiar with IPC naming conventions for footprints and IPC footprint calculator
• Basic knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• CAD/CAM experience

The Assets:

• Experience with Cadence Allegro
• Skill in interpreting datasheets, able to research and extract pertinent information for symbols and footprints
• Understanding of the footprint for PCB layout guidelines and IPC standard
• Proficiency to interpret manufacturer data sheets and understanding of the PCB manufacturability and assembly process
• Ability to adapt to change to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and responsive
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and well organized
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player works effectively with others in a multi-disciplinary team

Pay Range:

The annual pay range for this position is $69,300 - $110,700.

Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

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