ECAD Designer (PADS & Altium Designer)

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

Job summary

Megger is seeking an experienced ECAD Designer to develop new electronic products and sustain existing designs. You will capture schematics, lay out PCBs, manage ECAD libraries, and generate manufacturing documentation while collaborating with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and test engineers.

You will work with OrCAD Capture, PADS, and Altium Designer, migrating legacy designs to Altium and improving documentation for production releases.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of ECAD design experience.
• Experience with OrCAD Capture, PADS Professional / PADS Layout, and Altium Designer.
• Experience with 4-20 layer PCBs and mixed-signal circuits.
• Knowledge of IPC standards, DFM/DFA/DFT, and design for manufacturability.

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 on component selection, schematic development, and PCB layout.
• Develop PCB stackups considering signal, power integrity, EMC/EMI, thermal, and reliability.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

ECAD library management

Manufacturing documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

ERC/DRC checks

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

OrCAD Capture

PADS Professional

PADS Layout

Altium Designer

KiCad Layout

CAM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

• 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
• Reliability
• Create and maintain ECAD component libraries, including:
• Schematic symbols
• PCB footprints
• Generate complete manufacturing documentation, including:
• Fabrication drawings
• Assembly drawings
• 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.
• 5+ years of ECAD design experience.
• Strong experience with:
• OrCAD Capture
• PADS Professional / PADS Layout
• Experience with both schematic capture and PCB layout.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience converting legacy OrCAD/PADS/KiCad designs and libraries into Altium Designer.
• Experience supporting high-voltage and industrial instrumentation products.
• Knowledge of EMC/EMI design techniques.
• Experience with controlled impedance routing and high-speed digital layouts.
• Familiarity with:
• IPC-2221
• IPC-7351
• IPC-A-610
• Experience with SAP, PLM, or product lifecycle management systems.
• Experience collaborating with contract manufacturers and PCB fabricators.

Technical Skills

Preferred experience with:

• OrCAD Capture
• PADS Professional
• PADS Layout

KiCad Layout

• CAM software
• Microsoft Office

Knowledge of:

• Schematic capture best practices
• Component library creation and maintenance
• Controlled impedance design
• High-speed PCB layout
• Ethernet
• USB
• CAN
• SPI
• DDR memory layout
• Thermal management

Gap and creepage requirements

• Grounding and shielding techniques

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to producing accurate, high-quality engineering documentation.

Desired Experience

Candidates with experience in the following areas are highly desirable:

• Industrial test and measurement equipment
• Embedded systems
• Precision analog measurement circuits
• Protective relay test equipment
• Regulatory compliance (EMC, safety)

Success Metrics

The successful candidate will:

• Produce accurate schematics and PCB layouts that require minimal redesign.
• Deliver complete manufacturing documentation on schedule.
• Support smooth transitions from prototype to production.
• Maintain high-quality ECAD libraries and design standards.
• Contribute to successful migration of legacy designs from OrCAD and PADS to Altium Designer.
• Minimize PCB layout iterations through proactive collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.

This version reflects a senior ECAD role that owns the complete electronic design flow—from schematic capture through PCB layout and manufacturing release—using OrCAD Capture, PADS, and Altium Designer. It also emphasizes migration of legacy designs, which is a common requirement in organizations transitioning to Altium.