PCB Librarian
8 May 2024
Devens, MA, USA
Verified by Turrior
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
78 / 100
Offer value
Moderate value with good opportunities for developing ECAD skills in a growing technological environment.
- Opportunity to define and manage PCB design standards
- Engage in innovative projects with strong career growth
- Requires relevant expertise (5+ years) in ECAD management
Pros
- First dedicated position for supporting PCB design with growth opportunities
- Chance to influence design standards and practices
- Engagement in innovative energy projects
Cons
- May involve repetitive tasks in managing libraries
- Possibility of long working hours or tight deadlines
- Limited exposure to broader engineering responsibilities
Who it's for
Mid-level • Hybrid / onsite
Good fit
- Mid-level electrical engineers keen on PCB design
- Professionals interested in contributing to innovative projects
- Individuals with strong organizational skills
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without relevant experience
- Job seekers preferring less hands-on, administrative roles
- Candidates averse to detailed work within design processes
Motivation fit
Desire to enhance ECAD skills and knowledgeInterest in supporting a team and improving design qualityReadiness to work in a technical yet creative environment
Key skills
PCB design standards and practicesECAD library managementTraining and onboarding of usersAttention to detail in design processes
Score: 78/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.
CFS collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.
This position will be the first full-time electrical CAD hire dedicated to Altium support, playing a critical role in supporting PCB design activities throughout the company. This position will play a pivotal role in shaping best practices and design standards. The PCB Librarian will be responsible for the Altium 365 server, licensing, and all shared content (libraries, drawing templates, etc). The ideal candidate is someone with a strong understanding of industry standards for PCB design, a good sense of how to effectively structure data, and a desire to help others elevate the quality of their work.
This team member will:
- Steward (clean up, maintain, add to, and update) Altium 365 component libraries
- Maintain shared templates for components, drawings, projects, etc.
- Manage Altium licenses
- Integrate Altium with SSO and PLM tools (Okta, TeamCenter)
- Establish and document CAD standards, best practices, and internal workflows
- Onboard and train new users
The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years management of ECAD library
- Altium 365 administration
- IPC standards for PCB design (IPC-2610 series, IPC-6010 series, 7351, etc.)
- PCB layout experience
Additional experience and/or qualifications:
- PLM administration
- ERP administration
- Electrical engineering fundamentals
- Electrical simulation experience
- Perform activities such as typing or sitting for extended periods of time
- Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
- #LI-Hybrid
CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique. As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.
At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
