Senior Designer - Ecad

Group Description

Magna's ADAS technologies are shaping an autonomous future and improving lives.

Full autonomy is coming. But to create the technology which will bring it into view, you need the desire and ability to adapt complete ADAS systems or modular solutions to any vehicle, for any mobility need.

Magna's electronics solutions connect OEMs to their customers with features that improve their lives. It's our expertise across the entire vehicle, key strategic partnerships and culture of innovation that allow us to make our industry-leading technologies road-ready. And it is how we'll continue to build a safer, smarter and more connected mobility experience for all people.

Role Summary

The Senior ECAD Designer is responsible to deliver Altium based PCB layouts and supporting documentation in accordance with customer and internal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop PCB layouts and supporting documentation according to customer and internal requirements such as designing for Electrical Functionality, EMC, Manufacturing, Reliability, and Cost.
• Create, Release, and Archive output files according to internal requirements: Gerber, Drill, Stencil, PnP, Array Drawings, Fabrication Documents, etc.
• Maintain Altium project database using PTC Integrity. • Participate in Library Symbol/Footprint creations using IPC standards.
• Lead and/or support PCB(A) DFM/DFA activities in collaboration with Electrical, Mechanical and Manufacturing engineering.
• Lead and/or support development of PCB Layout standards, best practices, and guidelines in accordance with industry standards and internal requirements.
• Perform work assignments as a highly competent ECAD designer, requiring independent design and release effort in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Work assignments primarily involve intermediate through advanced level work, moving toward complete technical competency and mastery of the field
• Design and development of PCB layout while adhering to electrical, mechanical, EMC, manufacturing and cost requirements.
• Support PCB layout design reviews (Electrical, EMC, Manufacturing, etc)
• Maintain Altium project repository.
• Create and Release PCB(A) documentation into Specification Control Database.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. Ensures that facilities are in full compliance with all safety regulations.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Follows safe work procedures; Uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE); Uses workplace tools and equipment as instructed; Reports workplace hazards, injuries and illness as soon as possible following event.
• Complies with the requirements of Quality Operating System (QOS)

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years' relevant experience regarding the responsibility / activities (listed above) in serial development. Automotive electronic (mandatory).
• Knowledge in PCB design and development for automotive electronics.
• Comprehensive knowledge of PCB layout techniques for analogue, digital, power.
• Knowledge in automated PCB(A) assembly and test methods and their impact on PCB design.
• Knowledge of ECAD layout techniques for optimized electrical and EMC performance.
• Knowledge of structured problem solving (8D) methods and/or techniques
• Knowledge of ECAD layout techniques for optimized testing, manufacturing and reliability.
• Key Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) - as applicable
• Knowledge of MS Office package
• Knowledge of ECAD design tools
  • Altium Designer
  • Draftsight
  • ViewMate
  • KwickFit

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