Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking an xLab Librarian for a contract opportunity in El Segundo, CA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): 3+ years of hands-on ECAD library experience, including direct responsibility for symbol and footprint creation/verification Demonstrated working experience with Siemens Xpedition Strong understanding of IPC-7351 footprint and pad stack naming conventions and schematic symbol best practices Experience reading and interpreting manufacturer datasheets accurately and efficiently Proven ability to work independently and self-sufficiently with minimal ramp-up/supervision Highly organized with the ability to manage and prioritize a large backlog of discrete tasks Strong communication skills Strong attention to detail — library errors propagate downstream and are costly to catch late Comfortable working at a fast pace without sacrificing accuracy
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Clear a backlog of ECAD library part requests to help populate a new ECAD library ensuring data integrity, organization, and accuracy and , including both new component creation and migration of existing parts from PADS to Xpedition Create new schematic symbols and verify existing symbols according to internal library standards Create PCB footprints per IPC-7351 or in-house best practices for specific component packages Validate pin-to-pad mapping, electrical attributes, and mechanical accuracy against manufacturer datasheets Associate 3D STEP models to a component footprint using our library tool Maintain IPC-7351 footprint and pad stack naming conventions, and part numbering consistent with existing library governance standards Collaborate with the current ECAD librarian to align on library standards, avoid duplicate parts, and ensure consistent quality across both legacy and new parts Coordinate with Electrical Engineering and PCB Layout teams to clarify part requirements, resolve datasheet ambiguities, and address footprint/symbol questions Provide regular status updates per week, identifying blockers, issues encountered, and shifting of priorities. Flag any systemic issues found during part creation (e.g., recurring footprint errors, inconsistent legacy data) to help improve long-term data quality Maintain JIRA tickets and dashboard to show accurate, up-to-date progress, and proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): Prior experience creating symbols, footprints, and pad stacks specifically in Xpedition Designer or similar ECAD tools Familiarity with Jira Familiarity with databases and data management best practices Experience with scripting or automation tools to accelerate footprint/symbol generation or migration validation
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Accredited HSD/GED
WORK HOURS: Full-Time
Job Number:
220541
Job Location:
El Segundo, CA
Rate:
Up to $36.95 DOE
Duration:
3 months
Input Date:
11/11/2026
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
Attention:
Patricia Serge
Address:
420 CULVER BLVD
City, State:
PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone:
310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone:
800/927-9318
Fax Phone:
310/414-7808
Email:pserge@chiptonross.com Website:www.chiptonross.com
