PCB Library Engineer

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $108,000–$184,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $210k

This role $146k

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About Nvidia

Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

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TL;DR · PCB Library Engineer

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As a PCB Library Engineer on the PCB Design Infrastructure team, you will develop and maintain critical library assets for Data Center, AI, Networking, Automotive, and Graphics products. You will work alongside mechanical, manufacturing, and component engineers to create and validate component footprints, padstacks, schematic symbols, and panel definitions. Your daily responsibilities include reviewing component datasheets and package drawings to build accurate design libraries while supporting verification, release, and documentation processes. You will apply IPC requirements, DFM, DFA, and DFT principles to ensure content is manufacturable and scalable. The role requires proficiency in Cadence PCB design tools, with preferred experience in Allegro, OrCAD, Altium, or Python scripting. You will solve complex technical problems related to PCB fabrication, assembly, and component technologies to support the development of advanced computing platforms.

Skills

Cadence Allegro OrCAD Altium PCB Design Python IPC Standards DFM DFA DFT Schematic Symbols Footprints Padstacks Technical Drawings Scripting PCB Fabrication PCB Assembly

What you'll do

Create and maintain PCB footprints, padstacks, schematic symbols, and mechanical library content using Cadence tools.
Review component datasheets, package drawings, and engineering specifications to ensure accurate design libraries.
Manage the verification, release, and documentation processes for all library assets.
Resolve technical issues related to library components in coordination with cross-functional engineering teams.
Apply IPC standards, DFM, DFA, and DFT principles to ensure designs are manufacturable and scalable.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and automation efforts within the library environment.
Ensure all library content meets quality standards for high-performance computing products.

What we're looking for

BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
2+ years of relevant experience.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, datasheets, and engineering documentation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Experience with Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, Altium, or other PCB design tools (preferred).
Understanding of PCB fabrication, assembly processes, and IPC standards (preferred).
Experience with Python or other scripting languages (preferred).
Relevant coursework, internships, research projects, or personal projects (preferred).