Toolchain Integrator - Librarian – PCB Design & EDA

Openchip And Software Technologies SL; Karlsruhe; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A technology company in Karlsruhe is hiring a Toolchain Integrator to streamline the EDA/PCB design tool ecosystem for accelerator board development. You will manage tool flows and libraries while ensuring a cohesive environment for hardware engineers. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering, 3+ years of experience with EDA tools, and strong scripting skills. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.

Leistungen

Hybrid work environment

Investment in employee growth

Potential travel to meet teams

Qualifikationen

• 3 years of experience in a hardware design environment.
• Hands-on experience with major EDA suites.
• Familiar with symbol/footprint creation and 3D models.

Aufgaben

• Own the PCB/EDA toolchain including schematic capture and layout.
• Manage component libraries and enforce design standards.
• Collaborate with IT to manage licenses and upgrades.

Kenntnisse

Experience with PCB/EDA tools

Programming skills (Python, TCL)

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Siemens Xpedition

Cadence Allegro/OrCAD

Git

Jobbeschreibung

The Role

We are hiring a Toolchain Integrator / Librarian to own and streamline the EDA/PCB design tool ecosystem that powers our accelerator board development. You will be responsible for maintaining our schematic/PCB tool flows managing libraries and PDKs and enabling a smooth consistent environment for our hardware engineers.

This role sits at the intersection of CAD/EDA infrastructure and hardware design and is critical to scaling our engineering productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the PCB/EDA toolchain across schematic capture, PCB layout, SI/PI/thermal simulation, and MCAD collaboration.
• Manage and maintain component libraries including symbols, footprints, 3D models, parameters, lifecycle, and compliance data.
• Ensure alignment between ECAD and MCAD representations.
• Define and enforce library and design standards, naming conventions, and version control best practices.
• Integrate EDA tools with PLM revision control (e.g. Git/Perforce) and build systems as needed.
• Collaborate with IT/infrastructure teams to manage licenses, installations, and upgrades for EDA tools.
• Support engineers with tool flows, scripts, and automation to improve productivity (e.g. BoM generation, DRC checks, documentation).
• Assist in design data management, including project templates, release checklists, DFM/DFT rule decks, and fabrication/assembly outputs.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to evaluate and deploy new EDA capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience working with PCB/EDA tools in a hardware design environment.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major EDA suite (e.g. Siemens Xpedition (preferred) or Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, Siemens PADS, Altium Designer, or similar).
• Familiarity with symbol/footprint creation, padstack definitions, and 3D models.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git, SVN, Perforce).
• Strong scripting or programming skills (e.g. Python, TCL, shell) for tool integration and automation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a data center networking or semiconductor hardware company.
• Familiarity with SI/PI, thermal, and mechanical co-design flows.
• Basic knowledge in integrating simulation tools (SI/PI/thermal).
• Background with PLM systems and release management processes.
• Experience defining and maintaining corporate design standards and checklists.
• Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset toward enabling hardware design teams.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on transformative AI and silicon engineering projects in Europe with cutting-edge technology and industry leaders.
• Remuneration package that values your experience.
• Investment in employee growth and career development.
• Hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling.
• Collaborative, innovative team and company growth.
• Potential travel to other European countries to meet teams and drive solutions.
• Role based in Karlsruhe (Germany) but open to Barcelona (Spain) as well.

We are looking for outstanding people willing to join our mission to change the silicon industry and help build a better world. If you identify with Openchip please contact us.

At Openchip & Software Technologies S.L. we believe a diverse and inclusive team is the key to groundbreaking ideas. We foster a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.