Lead, ECAD Designer Technician

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

📋 Description

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

• Generate fabrication and assembly documentation utilizing outputs from Blueprint, DxDesigner, and adhering to standard release processes.

• Construct, modify, and sustain schematic symbols and footprints under the guidance of senior designers.

• Maintain high standards of documentation quality, data integrity, and compliance with ECAD standards.

• Oversee the accuracy and completeness of all ECAD design tasks assigned.

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

• Detect errors, omissions, and manufacturability issues in the early stages of design.

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

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

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

• Foster good design practices, maintain clean data, and encourage adherence to standard processes within the team.

• Assist in team training and onboarding efforts by sharing techniques and exemplars.

• Utilize semi-advanced skills in Xpedition layout, DxDesigner schematic capture, Blueprint documentation, and standard ECAD workflows.

• Embrace new techniques and tools as necessary to enhance layout efficiency or documentation uniformity.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to ECAD documentation and library usage.

⛳️ Requirements

• Generally requires an AA/AS degree (or equivalent 2-year post-secondary education) along with at least 8 years of relevant experience.

• Proficient in generating fabrication and assembly documentation within Blueprint.

• Knowledgeable in multilayer PCB design principles, routing structures, component placement strategies, and fundamental signal integrity considerations.

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

• Proven ability to create accurate, complete, and well-organized ECAD documentation.

• Experience in conducting light checks 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 with employer matching contributions and an additional employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional coverages available such as 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 program.

• Autism Benefit.

• Employee Assistance Plan offering up to 10 free counseling sessions.

• Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.

• Doctor on Demand for virtual doctor visits.

• Bright Horizons services for child and elder care.

• Teladoc Medical Experts providing second opinion services.

• And more!