PCB Library Engineer: Footprints & Symbols

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 213,000; Full time

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Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a PCB Library Engineer to join our PCB Design Infrastructure team. You will develop and maintain the PCB library assets used across NVIDIA's Data Center, AI, Networking, Automotive, and Graphics products.

You will create and validate footprints, schematic symbols, mechanical components, panel definitions, and other critical design assets to enable successful product development. This role offers growth in PCB design, manufacturing, and design automation while supporting

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, datasheets, and engineering documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies and processes quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop PCB footprints, padstacks, schematic symbols, and mechanical library content using Cadence PCB design tools.
• Review component datasheets, package drawings, and engineering specifications to create accurate design libraries.
• Support library verification, release, and documentation processes.
• Partner with PCB design, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, and operations teams to resolve library-related issues.
• Learn and apply industry standards, including IPC requirements, DFM, DFA, and DFT principles.
• Support quality initiatives to ensure library content is accurate, manufacturable, and scalable.
• Participate in continuous improvement and automation efforts within the library environment.
• Develop a strong understanding of PCB fabrication, assembly, and component technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical or related engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

Cadence Allegro

OrCAD

Altium

Python

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a PCB Library Engineer to join our PCB Design Infrastructure team. You will develop and maintain the PCB library assets used across NVIDIA's Data Center, AI, Networking, Automotive, and Graphics products.

You will create and validate footprints, schematic symbols, mechanical components, panel definitions, and other critical design assets to enable successful product development. This role offers growth in PCB design, manufacturing, and design automation while supporting