Component & ECAD Library Engineer

At Penguin Solutions (Nasdaq: PENG) - The AI Factory Platform Company - we’re building a team of innovators who thrive on collaboration, creativity, and the opportunity to help shape the future of AI. As part of the AI technology revolution, our teams design, build, deploy, and manage AI factories for enterprises, sovereign AI initiatives, and neocloud providers worldwide.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Penguin Solutions operates globally through a network of R&D, manufacturing, and sales locations. For nearly three decades, we have operated at the intersection of memory and AI/HPC infrastructure. That engineering expertise positions us to power the next generation of AI workloads, from training to inference and agentic AI at scale.

Penguin Solutions brings together differentiated infrastructure software, advanced memory, compute systems, end-to-end services, and industry-leading partner solutions in a full-stack AI factory platform designed to help customers deploy and scale AI workloads with speed and precision.

At Penguin Solutions, we value ideas over hierarchy and believe in servant leadership, where leaders enable teams to do their best work. We empower employees to take ownership, drive innovation, and grow through challenging work, continuous learning, and exposure to advanced AI tools and technologies. With flexibility where it matters and a strong focus on outcomes, Penguin Solutions is a place to do your best work, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Component & ECAD Library Engineer to support new product development (NPI) and sustaining engineering through managing components and ECAD libraries. This role is responsible for component engineering activities, including component selection, Approved Vendor List (AVL) and lifecycle risk management, as well as the creation, maintenance, and validation of schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and 3D models. The engineer will work closely with Hardware, PCB Layout, Procurement, Component, Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers to ensure high-quality component data, library integrity, and efficient product development.

Responsibilities

Component Engineering:

• Select, evaluate components based on technical, environmental, and application requirements.
• Assign and manage component part numbers in accordance with the Company PN scheme.
• Maintain Approved Vendor Lists (AVL) accuracy and compliance while driving component standardization and alternate sourcing initiatives.
• Align component selection with business strategy, including PML (Preferred Manufacturer List), supply continuity, and standardization goals.
• Monitor component lifecycle (Active, NRND, EOL) and manage PCN/obsolescence impact.
• Support component risk mitigation through multi-sourcing, last-time buys, and redesign activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements (e.g., RoHS, REACH, conflict minerals).
• Perform BOM scrubbing to proactively identify lifecycle, obsolescence, and compliance risks.
• Support NPI and collaborate with design, procurement, quality, manufacturing, and suppliers on component-related issues.
• Maintain accurate component data and documentation in PLM/SAP systems.

ECAD Library Management:

• Create and maintain schematic symbols, PCB footprints in accordance with IPC standards and company guidelines.
• Support 3D model creation for PCB components.
• Verify library accuracy through reviews, quality checks, and validation before library release.
• Maintain ECAD library standards, naming conventions and documentation.
• Work with cross-functional engineering teams to understand component requirements and ensure library consistency.
• Review manufacturer datasheets to develop accurate library components.
• Resolve library-related issues encountered during schematic capture and PCB layout design.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance ECAD library quality, standardization and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a Component Engineer and ECAD librarian.
• Strong knowledge of EEE components with the ability to interpret datasheets, PCNs, and reliability data.
• Familiarity with AVL management, component lifecycle, and obsolescence management process.
• Experience in BOM analysis or scrubbing for risk identification.
• Experience with PLM/ SAP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and data management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Silicon Expert, HIS or other data analysis tools.
• Familiar with Cadence Allegro/ Orcad or equivalent EDA tools.
• Experience with 2D/ 3D CAD tools is an advantage.

Location

• Penguin Solutions, Penang, Malaysia
• Work Arrangement: On-site