e-CAD Librarian

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

Job summary

A leading high-tech design firm is seeking an e-CAD Librarian to develop and maintain comprehensive CAD libraries. Join a rapidly expanding company working with cutting-edge technologies in a supportive environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring efficiency and accuracy in design projects.

Benefits

Generous Benefits Package

Healthy Work/Life Balance

Supportive Company Culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience with Cadence CIS and Allegro PCB design.
• Good understanding of high-speed PCB design for embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Create library parts, schematic symbols, and layout footprints.
• Maintain CAD parts libraries and manage part obsolescence.
• Establish and maintain electrical and mechanical parts bill of materials.

Skills

PCB Design

Library Management

Component Selection

Electrical Design

Tools

Cadence CIS

Allegro

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 over 400 customers by serving diverse industries such as Telecom/Datacom, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer, Semiconductors, Industrial/Automotive Controls, and Medical. Fidus was 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 a part of our talented technical team and play a key role in maintaining efficiency and accuracy with our CAD libraries.

What's in it for You:

• Work with a Proudly Tier 1 High-Tech Design House at a Rapidly Expanding Industry: We work on advanced technologies that enable many different embedded systems, some of which target Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software Defined Radios, Internet of Things (IoT), Autonomous Vehicles, FinTech, and complex Automated Test Equipment.
• Join an Evolving Company: Make your voice heard and create the change you want to see.
• Join During Rapid Growth Mode: Consistently exceeding targets with continued strong projections for 2025, you're joining at an exciting time.
• Work with Cutting Edge Technology: You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of leading technologies and be part of a team that solves the hard problems that new technologies present.
• Generous Benefits Package and Company Culture: Our employees are everything to us. Featuring a full benefits package, healthy work/life balance, and a company culture where you feel like you are a part of a family. Fidus was proudly named Kanata North Company of the Year for 2024.

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

• Minimum of five years of experience with Cadence CIS and Allegro PCB design or as a PCB librarian.
• Experience with Altium, Mentor Xpedition, or PADS and asset management.
• Working knowledge of IPC Specifications and PCB technologies.
• Experience working with and maintaining component database management tools.
• Good understanding of high-speed PCB design for embedded systems.
• Ability to read schematics and have working knowledge of electronics principles and basic circuit operation.
• Experience with electrical design including component/part selection.
• Ability to read and understand part specifications, package information, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with library management, design release process, 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 taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Fidus is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.