Toolchain Integrator - Librarian – PCB Design & EDA

Overview

Toolchain Integrator - Librarian – PCB Design & EDA role at OPENCHIP & SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES. We are hiring a Toolchain Integrator / Librarian to own and streamline the EDA/PCB design tool ecosystem that powers our accelerator board development. You will be responsible for maintaining our schematic/PCB tool flows, managing libraries and PDKs, and enabling a smooth, consistent environment for our hardware engineers. This role sits at the intersection of CAD/EDA, infrastructure, and hardware design and is critical to scaling our engineering productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the PCB/EDA toolchain across schematic capture, PCB layout, SI/PI/thermal simulation, and MCAD collaboration.
• Manage and maintain component libraries: symbols, footprints, 3D models, parameters, lifecycle, and compliance data.
• Ensure alignment between ECAD and MCAD representations.
• Define and enforce library and design standards, naming conventions, and version control best practices.
• Integrate EDA tools with PLM, revision control (e.g., Git/Perforce), and build systems as needed.
• Work with IT/infrastructure teams to manage licenses, installations, and upgrades for EDA tools.
• Support engineers with tool flows, scripts, and automation to improve productivity (e.g., BoM generation, DRC checks, documentation).
• Assist in design data management: project templates, release checklists, DFM/DFT rule decks, fabrication/assembly outputs.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to evaluate and deploy new EDA capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field—or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience working with PCB/EDA tools in a hardware design environment.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major EDA suite (e.g., Siemens Xpedition (preferred), Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, Siemens PADS, Altium Designer, or similar).
• Familiarity with symbol/footprint creation, padstack definitions, and 3D models.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN, Perforce).
• Strong scripting or programming skills (e.g., Python, TCL, shell) for tool integration and automation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a data center, networking, or semiconductor hardware company.
• Familiarity with SI/PI, thermal, and mechanical co-design flows.
• Basic knowledge in integrating simulation tools (SI/PI/thermal).
• Background with PLM systems and release management processes.
• Experience defining and maintaining corporate design standards and checklists.
• Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset towards enabling hardware design teams.

What We Offer

• A chance to work on one of the most transformative AI and silicon engineering companies in Europe with cutting-edge technology and industry leaders.
• Remuneration package that values your experience.
• Opportunities for growth and career development.
• Hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling.
• Join an innovative team and experience company growth.
• Opportunity to travel to other countries in Europe to meet teams and drive solutions.
• The role is based in Karlsruhe (Germany) but open to being in Barcelona (Spain) as well.

About Openchip & Software Technologies S.L. believes a diverse and inclusive team is the key to groundbreaking ideas. We foster a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential—regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.