Hardware Design Engineer

VIVA USA Inc; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc is seeking an experienced PCB Schematic Capture Engineer to support board design schematic capture using Cadence System Capture. This hands-on role focuses on producing accurate, well-documented schematics that feed downstream layout and manufacturing onsite.

You will translate requirements into complete schematic sheets, perform ERC/DRC checks, and generate netlists and BOM inputs while collaborating with hardware, layout, and component teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience using Cadence System Capture for schematic capture.
• Strong understanding of schematic design fundamentals, including hierarchical/multi-sheet schematic structures.
• Experience performing ERC/DRC checks and resolving connectivity or annotation errors.
• Familiarity with generating netlists and BOM data from schematic capture tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently against project timelines.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross‑functional hardware and layout teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain board-level schematics using System Capture.
• Translate design requirements, reference designs, and block diagrams into complete schematic sheets.
• Perform design rule checks (DRC) and electrical rule checks (ERC) to catch errors prior to release.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, PCB layout designers, and component engineering to resolve design issues.
• Generate and maintain schematic-related deliverables, including netlists, BOM inputs, and design documentation.
• Support design reviews and incorporate ECRs/ECOs into schematic revisions.
• Maintain version control and documentation of schematic revisions throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Schematic capture

ERC/DRC checks

Netlist generation

BOM data generation

Attention to detail

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Cadence System Capture

PCB layout tools

Job description

PCB Schematic Capture Engineer
We are seeking an experienced PCB design contractor to support board design schematic capture for an upcoming project. This is for a hands-on engineer proficient in System Capture, responsible for producing accurate, well-documented schematics that feed downstream layout and manufacturing. Onsite work is preferred, but we will consider offsite/remote candidates based on relevant experience and skill level.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain board-level schematics using System Capture, following established design standards and libraries.
• Translate design requirements, reference designs, and block diagrams into complete, accurate schematic sheets.
• Perform design rule checks (DRC) and electrical rule checks (ERC) to catch connectivity and annotation errors prior to release.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, PCB layout designers, and component engineering to resolve design issues and part‑sourcing questions.
• Generate and maintain schematic-related deliverables, including netlists, bill of materials (BOM) inputs, and design documentation.
• Support design reviews and incorporate engineering change requests (ECRs/ECOs) into schematic revisions.
• Maintain version control and documentation of schematic revisions throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience using Cadence “System Capture” for schematic capture.
• Solid understanding of schematic design fundamentals, including component symbol creation, net naming conventions, and hierarchical/multi-sheet schematic structures.
• Experience performing ERC/DRC checks and resolving connectivity or annotation errors.
• Familiarity with generating netlists and BOM data from schematic capture tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently against project timelines.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross‑functional hardware and layout teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in board design AI hardware development.
• Familiarity with PCB layout tools and the schematic‑to‑layout handoff process.

Notes

Onsite

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.