EDA Support Technician

at  Renishaw plc

Job Description
Salary £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
Renishaw design and manufacture high quality metrology instrumentation, control systems. and innovative products. The design group is growing and requires extra support. Therefore, a EDA Librarian / EDA Support Technician is required to work within a busy, vibrant PCB design environment, providing support for the Electronic Design Automation (EDA) library plus some development EDA/PCB design tools.
The EDA team support teams of both electronic design engineers (using schematics) and PCB designers, developing with both Zuken and Altium electronic design tools. The support the EDA libraries including part data, circuit symbols, 3D component representation, component footprints, and PCB layout conforming to IPC recommendations where possible. In addition to this the EDA team also provide support and maintain the Zuken Cable & Panel tools and library. These EDA tools service all the Renishaw electronic design community from concept through to production.
The main feature of the role will be Data entry of the EDA library. The role will require regular contact with Electronic Designers, Production Engineers and all users of all the EDA tools.

Responsibilities

• Create electronic component part data, using computer aided design (CAD) library tools
• Aid development of the EDA Software tools and library
• Provide support for EDA Software users
• Read, understand and interpret engineering drawings and electronic circuit symbols
• Work and liaise with PCB, project design and production team members

Key requirements

• A time served apprenticeship (or equivalent) in Electronics, Engineering or an associated discipline
• Some Technical knowledge of PCBs, electronic components and design documentation
• Understanding of existing Renishaw processes would be an advantage.
• An interest in electronics and PCB Design
• PC literate and familiarity with Microsoft applications
• Attention to detail and quality of work.

Desirable Requirements

• Familiarity with the use of CAD library tools (Electrical or Mechanical) and 3D part modelling
• Knowledge and ability to work to IPC standards

Person specification
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate that they have excellent skills in accuracy, good attention to detail and a logical approach to problem solving. The individual should have good communication skills, both written and verbal, and will be able to work well within a team environment. Having the ability to work to predefined time scales.
Benefits
When you join Renishaw, we’re committing to your future career. That’s because we believe in developing our people’s skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that’s highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. (not available at our Castle Donington, Exeter & York sites).
We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.
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At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement.
If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.
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Employment Type:
Permanent
Time Type:
Full time
Requisition Number:
R7631 EDA Support Technician (Open

• Create electronic component part data, using computer aided design (CAD) library tools
• Aid development of the EDA Software tools and library
• Provide support for EDA Software users
• Read, understand and interpret engineering drawings and electronic circuit symbols
• Work and liaise with PCB, project design and production team member