Lead, ECAD Designer Technician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa.

📋 Description

• Execute ECAD layouts for medium-complexity PCB designs, which include multilayer boards, controlled routing, and structured component placement.

• Generate fabrication and assembly documentation utilizing Blueprint, DxDesigner outputs, and standard release procedures.

• Create, modify, and sustain schematic symbols and footprints with guidance from senior designers.

• Ensure documentation quality, data integrity, and adherence to ECAD standards.

• Conduct light checking or peer reviews of layouts and documentation for junior-level designers.

• Detect errors, omissions, and manufacturability issues during the early design phases.

• Engage in cross-functional discussions with design engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to clarify requirements or address minor design challenges.

• Effectively communicate with engineers and internal stakeholders to guarantee design intent and documentation precision.

• Mentor junior-level designers on tool utilization, documentation techniques, and workflow fundamentals.

• Advocate for good design practices, clean data, and adherence to standard processes within the team.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives regarding ECAD documentation and library utilization.

⛳️ Requirements

• Generally requires an AA/AS degree (or equivalent 2-year post high school training) along with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

• Proven experience in generating fabrication and assembly documentation in Blueprint.

• Familiarity with multilayer PCB design principles, routing frameworks, component placement techniques, and basic signal integrity considerations.

• Strong understanding of IPC-based design and acceptance standards.

• Demonstrated ability to create precise, complete, and well-structured ECAD documentation.

• Experience in performing light checking or assisting senior team members with design reviews.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching contributions and a separate employer retirement contribution, featuring a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional coverages available including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal services, and ID theft protection.

• Benefits for birth, adoption, and parental leave.

• Ovia Health services for fertility and family planning.

• Adoption Assistance.

• Autism Benefit.

• Employee Assistance Plan, offering up to 10 complimentary counseling sessions.

• Healthy You Incentives, a wellness rewards program.

• Doctor on Demand, providing virtual doctor visits.

• Bright Horizons, offering child and elder care services.

• Teladoc Medical Experts, a second opinion program.

• And more!