Designer - Allegro PCB

Job Summary

Role / Position L1 ECAD Support

Location Chennai

Education Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or related field

Experience 2 to 4 Years

No of Positions 1

Working Model 5 days a week in office

Job Summary:

The Tier‑1 ECAD Support Engineer (Cadence) provides first‑line support for Cadence electronic design tools used by electrical and PCB design engineers. The role focuses on user access, installation, licensing, environment setup, and basic tool usage support, ensuring smooth onboarding and minimal disruption to engineering productivity.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as first point of contact for Cadence ECAD tool issues​

• Support Cadence tools such as OrCAD Capture, Allegro PCB Designer, and related modules​

• Resolve common Tier‑1 issues: ​

• Tool launch failures and environment setup​

• License checkout and FlexLM errors​

• Basic schematic and PCB layout “how‑to” questions​

• Install and configure approved Cadence versions, templates, and user profiles​

• Support basic ECAD data management / vault connectivity​

• Assist in new user onboarding (Day‑1 readiness)​

• Log, track, and update incidents using Jira​

• Escalate advanced issues (performance, automation, libraries) per defined process​

Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge with the Operating systems Windows, Linux and Mac OS.​

• Hands‑on experience with Cadence ECAD tools (OrCAD / Allegro)​

• Working experience with Perforce tools management Environment​

• Understanding of Schematic capture, PCB layout fundamentals, Basic constraint management etc.​

• Familiarity with ECAD libraries (symbols, footprints)​

• Basic knowledge of Cadence licensing (FlexLM)​

• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills

• Minimum 1 years of experience IT Support / Cadence ECAD tools or electronic design teams​

Key Responsibilities

1. Analyze User Needs And System Specifications Using Allegro Pcb To Identify Design Requirements And Ensure Alignment With Project Goals.

2. Develop Detailed Design Specifications And Documentation For Pcb Layouts, Including Component Placement And Routing Diagrams To Support Project Objectives.

3. Create Prototypes Utilizing Allegro Pcb To Illustrate The Functionality Of Designs, Gather Feedback From Stakeholders, And Iterate On Designs Based On Input Received.

4. Collaborate With Cross-Functional Teams To Ensure Cohesive Design Integration, Emphasizing User-Friendly Interfaces And Seamless Operation Of Electronic Components.

Skill Requirements

1. Basic Understanding Of Allegro Pcb Software For Pcb Design.

2. Familiarity With Cad Tools Used In Pcb Layout And Design.

3. Basic Knowledge Of Electronic Components And Their Functions.

Other Requirements

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