Electrical Engineer (Component Library)

Vertiv - Dover, OH

Full-time

Dover, OH

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About the position

The Electrical Engineer (Component Library) at Vertiv Corporation is responsible for creating, maintaining, and managing libraries of electronic components used in printed circuit board (PCB) design. This role involves working independently to develop and maintain a component database, manage component obsolescence, conduct risk assessments, and provide guidance to team members on component usage and maintenance. The engineer collaborates closely with design engineers, procurement teams, and manufacturing personnel to ensure that selected components meet system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Guide team members in selecting appropriate components based on engineering requirements.
• Research and identify components that meet specifications, performance, and cost constraints.
• Possess technical expertise in reading schematics, drawings, and datasheets.
• Interface with manufacturers and suppliers to source components.
• Inspect alternative components to improve quality, reliability, and cost.
• Understand scientific techniques related to physics of failure and component analysis.
• Manage all aspects of component selection, production, qualification, obsolescence, and documentation.
• Create and maintain component library databases, schematic symbols, and component land patterns.
• Demonstrate proficiency with design tools like Altium, Cadence Allegro, or Mentor Graphics Expedition.
• Design and create accurate footprints/Cells for various electronic components, considering factors like package type, pin spacing, and manufacturing tolerances.
• Develop schematic symbols that accurately represent component behavior and pin connections.
• Organize and maintain component libraries for easy navigation and compatibility.
• Review and verify the accuracy of component libraries, identifying and correcting errors.
• Collaborate with PCB designers, engineers, and manufacturing teams to address component-related issues.
• Execute on schedules for part creation requests and Library creation process.
• Develop and adhere to construction and task schedules.
• Knowledge of various soldering processes - e.g. Wave Soldering, SMT Reflow soldering etc.
• Experience with IEEE standards for schematic symbol creation, cell creation, and padstack creation as per IPC SM-7351.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve technical issues with limited or no supervision.

Requirements

• BSEE or equivalent
• 4-5 years of hardware board/product development experience