PCB CAD Designer (Altium)

Austin, TXcontract

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Ambrosia-Energy The PCB CAD Designer at Ambrosia-Energy will support electrical engineers with schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer, maintaining libraries and ensuring design for manufacturability. This role requires expertise in IPC standards and managing component libraries in Altium 365.

Responsibilities

Assist engineers with schematic capture and PCB layout in Altium Designer.
Place and route multilayer boards, including controlled-impedance, high-current and high-voltage designs.
Run design rule checks (DRC) and electrical rule checks (ERC), and take part in design reviews.
Prepare fabrication and assembly packages: Gerber/ODB++ files, drill files, BOMs, pick-and-place files and assembly drawings.
Create and maintain schematic symbols, PCB footprints and 3D models to IPC-7351 as managed components in Altium 365.
Keep library standards consistent, including naming conventions, component parameters and part lifecycle status.
Verify component data against manufacturer datasheets.
Review designs for manufacturability and assembly, and work with fabricators and contract manufacturers to resolve issues.
Maintain design guidelines, checklists and release procedures.

Qualification

Working knowledge of IPC standardsSolid understanding of DFM and DFAStrong attention to detailClear written and verbal communicationIPC CID or CID+ certificationScripting experience (eIn compliance with federal law

Required

5+ years of professional experience with Altium Designer.
Hands-on experience with Altium 365 and managed component libraries.
Experience creating and maintaining schematic and footprint libraries.
Working knowledge of IPC standards, including IPC-7351, IPC-2221 and IPC-A-610.
Solid understanding of DFM and DFA.
Ability to read component datasheets and mechanical package drawings.
Strong attention to detail.
Clear written and verbal communication.

Preferred

Associate's or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience with power electronics or high-voltage PCB design.
IPC CID or CID+ certification.
Familiarity with PLM or BOM management tools.
Scripting experience (e.g., Python) for design automation.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. The company is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

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Ambrosia-Energy

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