ECAD Designer

Megger; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Megger in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced ECAD Designer to support new electronics product development and sustain legacy designs. You will handle schematic capture, PCB layout, ECAD library management, and manufacturing documentation, collaborating with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers.

Proficiency with OrCAD Capture, PADS, and Altium Designer is required. You will migrate designs to Altium, create multi-layer PCBs, ensure signal and power integrity, and prepare Gerber,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of ECAD design experience.
• Proficiency with OrCAD Capture, PADS, and Altium Designer.
• Ability to design 4–20 layer PCBs and mixed-signal circuits.
• Experience migrating legacy designs to Altium Designer.
• Strong knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Create electronic schematics using OrCAD Capture and Altium Designer.
• Perform schematic symbol verification and maintain design standards.
• Design complex multilayer PCBs for analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics.
• Convert legacy designs from PADS and OrCAD to Altium when required.
• Collaborate with engineers on component selection, schematic development, and PCB layout.
• Develop PCB stackups considering signal integrity, EMI/EMC, thermal performance, and manufacturability.
• Create and maintain ECAD component libraries including symbols, footprints, 3D models, and databases.
• Generate manufacturing docs: Gerber/ODB++ files, fabrication drawings, BOM, pick-and-place, drill files.
• Perform ERC/DRC checks and coordinate design reviews across teams.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

ECAD design

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Technology

Tools

OrCAD Capture

PADS Professional / PADS Layout

Altium Designer

Job description

## ECAD DesignerApply: Dallas, United States: Full time: Posted Today: JR100864**The Vacancy****ECAD Designer (PADS & Altium Designer)****Position Summary**We are seeking an experienced **ECAD Designer** to support the development of new electronic products and sustain existing designs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for **schematic capture, PCB layout, ECAD library management, and manufacturing documentation** while working closely with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and test engineers.This position requires proficiency with **OrCAD Capture**, **PADS**, and **Altium Designer**. The successful candidate will support legacy products while helping migrate future designs to Altium.**Essential Responsibilities*** Create electronic schematics using **OrCAD Capture** and **Altium Designer**.* Perform schematic symbol verification and maintain schematic design standards.* Design complex multilayer PCBs for analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics.* Convert legacy designs from **PADS** and **OrCAD** into **Altium Designer** when required.* Collaborate with electrical engineers during component selection, schematic development, and PCB layout.* Develop PCB stackups considering:* + Signal integrity + Power integrity + EMC/EMI + Thermal performance + Manufacturability + Reliability* Create and maintain ECAD component libraries, including:* + Schematic symbols + PCB footprints + 3D models + Parameter databases* Generate complete manufacturing documentation, including:* + Gerber/ODB++ files + Fabrication drawings + Assembly drawings + Drill files + Pick-and-place files + Bill of Materials (BOM) + Assembly outputs* Perform electrical rule checks (ERC) and design rule checks (DRC).* Coordinate design reviews with cross-functional engineering teams.* Work closely with mechanical engineers to ensure enclosure compatibility and connector alignment.* Support prototype assembly, engineering validation, debugging, and production release.* Interface with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors to resolve manufacturing issues.* Participate in Engineering Change Orders (ECO/ECN) and continuous product improvement activities.**Required Qualifications*** Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or equivalent experience preferred.* **5+ years** of ECAD design experience.* Strong experience with:* + **OrCAD Capture** + **PADS Professional / PADS Layout** + **Altium Designer*** Experience with both **schematic capture and PCB layout**.* Experience designing:* + 4–20 layer PCBs + Mixed-signal circuits + Precision analog circuits + Digital embedded systems + High-current and power electronics* Strong understanding of:* + PCB fabrication processes + PCB assembly processes + IPC standards + Design for Manufacturability (DFM) + Design for Assembly (DFA) + Design for Test (DFT)* Ability to create complete manufacturing release packages.### About Doble-MeggerAt Doble-Megger, we believe people do their best work when they can see the difference they’re making. With more than 250 years of combined heritage, we work at the heart of the power and water industries, helping to protect the infrastructure that millions of people rely on every day. From keeping electricity flowing to helping customers understand the health of their assets, our work reaches further than you might think. Join us and you’ll be part of a global team with a huge amount of knowledge, experience and curiosity between us. We put customers first, share new ideas, challenge ourselves to find better ways of doing things and give people the freedom to take ownership. That means you’ll have the chance to get involved and see the impact of your work. You’ll learn from talented people around the world, take on new challenges and have plenty of room to shape where your career takes you next.