Senior ECAD Library Engineer, Data

Zipline

. Own the structure, standards, permissions, and daily operation of Zipline's managed Altium component library .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeSouth San Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ECAD library management and component engineering, with a strong focus on Altium Designer and related environments. Proficient in creating and reviewing schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and managing engineering data to ensure compliance with industry standards.

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Altium Designer ExpertiseECAD Library ManagementComponent EngineeringPython ScriptingEBOM Management

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Hard Skills

Schematic Symbols CreationPCB Footprints Development3D Component ModelsComponent TemplatesLifecycle ManagementData ValidationRevision ControlPart-Request WorkflowsIPC-7351 PrinciplesEngineering Change Control

Soft Skills

CollaborationTrainingProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Altium 365 WorkspaceAltium VaultConcord ProNEXUSSQLAPIs

Industry Keywords

Electronic ComponentsManufacturing ProcessesDFM RequirementsPLM SystemsERP Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyERPPythonSQLVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the structure, standards, permissions, and daily operation of Zipline's managed Altium component library
Create, review, and release production-quality schematic symbols, PCB footprints, pad stacks, simulation models, and 3D component models
Verify component models against manufacturer documentation, including pinout, polarity, package dimensions, land pattern, solder-mask and paste definitions, assembly layers, and 3D alignment
Define standards for component templates, required parameters, naming, descriptions, revision schemes, lifecycle states, and review criteria
Audit and clean up existing library data, resolving duplicates, obsolete records, missing models, inconsistent parameters, and conflicting part numbers while preserving released-design traceability
Own the new-part request process from intake through review, internal part-number assignment, library creation, approval, release, and downstream synchronization
Review requested parts for duplicates, preferred alternatives, sourcing risk, lifecycle status, compliance requirements, and design suitability
Define a scalable part-number and classification model for electrical parts, PCBAs, cables, harnesses, mechanical parts, assemblies, and related hardware
Establish source-of-truth rules across Altium, PLM, ERP, procurement, manufacturing, and service systems
Improve EBOM quality so released BOM lines map to valid internal part numbers, manufacturer records, lifecycle states, revisions, and owners
Build scripts, queries, dashboards, APIs, or validation checks for library cleanup, duplicate detection, metadata quality, BOM comparison, lifecycle updates, and PLM or ERP synchronization
Train and support engineers and PCB designers on component selection, part requests, EBOM creation, lifecycle usage, and release expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in ECAD library management, component engineering, engineering data management, hardware configuration management, or a closely related discipline
Hands-on expertise with Altium Designer and a managed Altium environment such as Altium 365 Workspace, Enterprise Server, Concord Pro, NEXUS, or Altium Vault
Experience creating and reviewing schematic symbols, PCB footprints, pad stacks, and 3D component models
Strong understanding of electronic components, package drawings, manufacturer datasheets, pinouts, land patterns, assembly constraints, and PCB fabrication and assembly processes
Practical knowledge of IPC-7351 land-pattern principles, relevant industry standards, and DFM requirements
Experience with component templates, naming conventions, parameter schemas, revision control, lifecycle states, permissions, and part-request workflows
Experience with EBOMs, item masters, internal and manufacturer part numbers, AML or AVL data, approved alternates, effectivity, and engineering change control
Understanding of how ECAD, PLM, ERP, procurement, MBOM, and service systems should work together without creating competing sources of truth
Ability to audit and migrate large component libraries while preserving revision history and released-design traceability
Experience using Python, SQL, Altium scripting, APIs, or equivalent tools to automate data validation, migration, and synchronization
Ability to collaborate onsite regularly with hardware, manufacturing, and supply-chain teams in South San Francisco

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity compensation
Overtime pay
Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
Sales incentives
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off