PCB Library Engineer at NVIDIA

Shenzhen, China

NVIDIA Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductor, Technology, HardwareIndustries

Requirements

  • Demonstrated ability working on PCB library symbol creation
  • Proficient in using Cadence/Allegro for symbol creation
  • Skilled in using AutoCAD
  • Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Master degree preferred)
  • Excellent analysis skills and ability to resolve complicated issues
  • Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes and board assembly soldering processes in detail
  • 3 years or more of PCB Layout experience
  • Familiarity with IPC-7351 for library component creation (preferred)
  • Experience in mechanical design (preferred)
  • Knowledge of dimension and position tolerance and analysis (preferred)
  • Background with PTC’s CREO and WindChill (preferred)
  • Familiarity with Valor usage and the structure (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Process PCB Library requests for new parts and analyze/modify existing library parts per DFM/design consideration
  • Work closely with Design Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Component Engineers, and Process Engineers to build PCB component footprints
  • Develop and maintain mechanical component and electrical component libraries by taking assembly, reliability and DFM points into account
  • Maintain and optimize the PCB library management process
  • Understand and implement current IPC standards and DFM guidelines, while supplying improvements to current PCB/ECAD/MCAD library process/rules
  • Study new PCB/PCBA technology/process and perform reasonability estimation

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Cadence AllegroAutoCADPCB Library CreationPCB Footprint DesignDFMIPC-7351IPC StandardsPCB LayoutPCB Manufacturing ProcessesBoard Assembly Soldering

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the key responsibilities of the PCB Library Engineer role?

The role involves processing PCB library requests for new parts, analyzing and modifying existing library parts per DFM/design considerations, working closely with design, mechanical, component, and process engineers to build PCB component footprints, maintaining and optimizing the PCB library management process, and studying new PCB/PCBA technologies.

What are the required qualifications for this position?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred), demonstrated ability in PCB library symbol creation, proficiency in Cadence/Allegro and AutoCAD, excellent analysis skills, knowledge of PCB manufacturing and board assembly soldering processes, and 3+ years of PCB layout experience.

Is the salary or compensation specified for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What work arrangement or location is required for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience will make my application stand out?

Familiarity with IPC-7351 for library component creation, experience in mechanical design, knowledge of dimension and position tolerance and analysis, background with PTC’s CREO and WindChill, and familiarity with Valor usage and structure will help you stand out.

NVIDIA

Designs GPUs and AI computing solutions

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs) and system on a chip units (SoCs) for various markets, including gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and automotive. Their products include GPUs tailored for gaming and professional use, as well as platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) that cater to developers, data scientists, and IT administrators. NVIDIA generates revenue through the sale of hardware, software solutions, and cloud-based services, such as NVIDIA CloudXR and NGC, which enhance experiences in AI, machine learning, and computer vision. What sets NVIDIA apart from competitors is its strong focus on research and development, allowing it to maintain a leadership position in a competitive market. The company's goal is to drive innovation and provide advanced solutions that meet the needs of a diverse clientele, including gamers, researchers, and enterprises.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
$19.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition from AI startups like xAI could challenge NVIDIA's market position.
Serve Robotics' expansion may divert resources from NVIDIA's core GPU and AI businesses.
Integration of VinBrain may pose challenges and distract from NVIDIA's primary operations.

Differentiation

NVIDIA leads in AI and HPC solutions with cutting-edge GPU technology.
The company excels in diverse markets, including gaming, data centers, and autonomous vehicles.
NVIDIA's cloud services, like CloudXR, offer scalable solutions for AI and machine learning.

Upsides

Acquisition of VinBrain enhances NVIDIA's AI capabilities in the healthcare sector.
Investment in Nebius Group boosts NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and cloud platform offerings.
Serve Robotics' expansion, backed by NVIDIA, highlights growth in autonomous delivery services.

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