Senior Principal CAD Specialist - PWB Librarian

ACARA Solutions and our client have a 100% REMOTE contract to direct hire position available

Senior Principal CAD Specialist - PWB Librarian

• Experience with electronic components and industry standards for schematic symbol and footprint creation, as well as MS Access and Wind-chill database.
• Experience with Cam350, Polar, Z-planner, PADS, Gerbtool, Valor, MS Access, Excel, Solid Works, AutoCAD, and Adobe.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications

• Will be a member of a cross functional team responsible for the design and development of ruggedized electronics equipment for the United States Navy and directly contribute to the technical and production success of our programs through hands-on technical contributions and leadership opportunities.
• Will be responsible for working with Component Engineering, Database Configuration Management, Electrical Engineering and PWB Layout to complete new part requests (NPR), as well as update/obsolete existing parts (PCN).
• Primary responsibilities include component database data entry, schematic symbol creation, footprint design, padstack design, 3D model mapping to footprints, DXF import/export, and part libraries maintenance.
• Other responsibilities to support part design verification include schematic capture, net listing and ECO reports, PCB part placement, reports generation, and error resolution.
• Candidate shall design to IPC standards; follow internal design procedures and process requirements.
• Duties also include handling expedited part creation requests, reporting of parts status, and providing design data and files as needed to meet schedule.
• Establishes and meets goals that are consistent with business objectives
• Solution-oriented approach to analyzing technical problems that affect team
• Demonstrates initiative, applies personal talent to practical solutions
• Works within the trade space defined (cost / schedule / technology)
• Applies knowledge effectively in team environment
• Fulfills role as a reliable team member and understands own role within team
• Manages time to ensure an assignment's completion

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 10 years of experience with electronic components and industry standards for schematic symbol and footprint creation, as well as MS Access and Wind-chill database.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with Cam350, Polar, Z-planner, PADS, Gerbtool, Valor, MS Access, Excel, Solid Works, AutoCAD, and Adobe.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Skills:

• Highly detailed oriented with good communication skills.
• Ability to perform schematic capture, PWB design, and knowledge of circuit card assembly processes and standards.
• Demonstrated problem solving and collaborative skills
• Able to provide schedule inputs and to delegate task assignments
• Able to accept and integrate and provide constructive feedback
• Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.