ECAD Engineer

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What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.

Job Responsibilities

Microcontrollers and SoC based layout design with good fan out and placement strategy and know how on usage of blind vias or buried vias.
Analog/digital circuit layout (high pin & component density) designing with placement approach based on least cross interference.
Understanding of SI/PI concepts based on different high speed layout placement & routing techniques. Involve in pre and post layout simulation analysis with simulation engineer for signal quality and timing validation for
High-speed interfaces like DDR (LPDDR2, LPDDR4 and DDR3) Interfaces, RGMII, MIPI-CSI, USB2.0/3.0, FPD link III, GMSL1,2, PCIe, Nand Flash & eMMC etc.
Understand the power requirement for working layout and prepare a plan for power distribution based on different circuit’s power requirements.
Placement analogy of capacitors, diodes & resistors based on its circuit application.
Experience in Library Part Creation, Placement, Routing, DRC setting up and DRC error clearance, Generation of Hype File for SI and PI analysis, Generation of Step Files /.dxf files, Gerber and Manufacturing file generation, Penalisation, Manufacturing file verification through CAM and DFM verification with Valor Tool

Specialist Knowledge

comprehensive knowledge

Senior: Comprehensive

Microcontrollers and SoC based layout design with good fan out and placement strategy and know how on usage of blind vias or buried vias.
Analog/digital circuit layout (high pin & component density) designing with placement approach based on least cross interference.
Understanding of SI/PI concepts based on different high speed layout placement & routing techniques. Involve in pre and post layout simulation analysis with simulation engineer for signal quality and timing validation for
High-speed interfaces like DDR (LPDDR2, LPDDR4 and DDR3) Interfaces, RGMII, MIPI-CSI, USB2.0/3.0, FPD link III, GMSL1,2, PCIe, Nand Flash & eMMC etc.
Understand the power requirement for working layout and prepare a plan for power distribution based on different circuit’s power requirements.
Placement analogy of capacitors, diodes & resistors based on its circuit application.
Experience in Library Part Creation, Placement, Routing, DRC setting up and DRC error clearance, Generation of Hype File for SI and PI analysis, Generation of Step Files /.dxf files, Gerber and Manufacturing file generation, Penalisation, Manufacturing file verification through CAM and DFM verification with Valor Tool
Understand the component data sheet and Create the Library parts. Knowledge on IPC standard 7351 based PCB footprint creation.
Experience in various DFM implementation and Understand the DFM/DFT/DFX requirements.
Design changes recommendation and understand the PI and SI analysis report and implement the corrections in the PCB design
Worked on Impedance controlled PCB Design implementation.
Understand and Recommends the PCB Stack-up.
Good at EMI/EMC compliance PCB Design
Working with Manufacturing team on several technical and manufacturing aspects
Work experience in IPC guidelines implementation.
Preparation and Corrections to the Schematics
Generation of BOM from the design files
Netlist Verification, Verify the design against Check lists.
Collaborate in developing state-of-the-art designs of new or modified high-speed/high-density printed circuit boards.
Develop new PCB designs within the capabilities of the contract manufacturers and incorporate cost saving measures.
Develop PCB layout concepts that are in line with products that involve efficient manufacturing processes.
Maintain Engineering documentation files and incorporate Engineering changes received from mechanical/electrical Engineers.
Manage document control of all the PCB development work, in accordance with company standards and good design practices.
Actively participate with Product Design and Manufacturing groups at the different stages of new product development programs including design reviews and process improvement
Assist in the support of prototype construction with outside vendors, as required.

Role Specific

ECAD Engineer (Layout Design)
Knowledge in electrical Layout design for automotive applications following automotive standards.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Electronics
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