PCB Librarian

Responsibilities

• Owns the creation, quality and control of the ECAD component library: schematic symbols, footprints and 3D models, and part data; ensures each library part is accurate, manufacturable and ready for flight-critical avionics boards.
• Works closely with the avionics hardware, PCB layout, mechanical, supply chain and manufacturing teams, and with component vendors.
• Part creation: Create schematic symbols, footprints and 3D models from vendor datasheets, to IPC standards and HyPrix library standards. Check pin assignments, pad geometry, polarity and pin-1 marks against the datasheet. Get clarification from the vendor when the datasheet data is not clear.
• New part requests: Review each new part request from the engineers, and close it quickly so that design work does not stop.
• Part data: Keep the metadata of each part complete: manufacturer part number, alternates, lifecycle status, temperature grade, package and datasheet.
• Component lifecycle: Check part availability, lead time and obsolescence status with the supply chain team and the vendors. Mark the parts that are not recommended for new designs.
• Mechanical integration: Supply accurate 3D models for ECAD-MCAD integration with the mechanical team.
• Manufacturing feedback: Use the DFM and DFA feedback from the fabrication and assembly vendors, and the first article results, to improve footprints.
• Configuration control: Keep the library under version control, and release library changes through a controlled process. Link the library parts to the PLM system.
• Library audits: Audit the library at regular intervals for errors, duplicate parts and parts that are out of standard.
• Library rules and automation: Write the library rules: part naming, the steps to request, create, check and release a part, and the required part data. Develop scripts that automate routine library checks.

Requirements


Required Skills

• Library experience: Hands-on creation and management of schematic symbols, footprints, 3D models and part metadata.
• Tools: Strong proficiency in Altium Designer, including managed or database libraries. KiCad, OrCAD/Allegro or Xpedition is also acceptable.
• Datasheets: Ability to read package drawings, land pattern recommendations, tolerances and pinouts in vendor datasheets.
• IPC standards: Knowledge of IPC land pattern and design standards, and of IPC Class 2 and Class 3 requirements.
• Fabrication and assembly: Knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly processes, and of the effect of a footprint on solder joint quality and assembly yield.
• Components: Knowledge of passive, active, power and connector parts, and of common packages, for example SMD, through-hole, QFN and BGA.
• Version control: Experience with library revision control and release.
• Detail and ownership: Strong attention to detail, an ownership mindset and clear communication across teams.
• Diploma/bachelor degree: A diploma or bachelor's degree in electronics, electrical, electronics and communication or instrumentation engineering.

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