Electrical CAD Systems Administrator

Actalent • Westborough, MA • 2h ago

Job Title: Electrical CAD Systems Administrator

Job Description

The Electrical CAD Systems Administrator is responsible for managing, supporting, and optimizing a suite of electrical CAD applications used for PCB design and data management. This role ensures the stable operation, high performance, and strong adoption of Cadence ECAD tools across engineering teams. The position involves onboarding and training new users, troubleshooting complex tool issues, maintaining parts libraries and data structures, and driving the development of best practices and standards.

Responsibilities

Administer Cadence ECAD tools including System Capture, Allegro Layout, Pulse, EDM, and CIP.

Onboard and train new users in using ECAD tools.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex tool issues.

Maintain parts libraries and data structures to ensure consistency.

Develop and implement best practices, standards, templates, and custom interfaces.

Collaborate with IT for upgrades, deployments, integrations, and system architecture initiatives.

Support major transformations such as migrating to System Capture and Allegro X, and enhancing ECAD-MCAD interoperability.

Prepare for future integrations with enterprise PLM platforms.

Strengthen engineering productivity through reliable tool ecosystems and scalable workflow improvements.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.

4+ years of experience with Cadence PCB design tools administration. Needs Allegro. Ideally has OrCAD as well.

Strong understanding of PCB design workflows, symbols, footprints, constraints, and release processes.

Experience supporting electrical engineers in a product development environment.

Ability to create documentation, standards, and training content.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Effective communication and user-support skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities across engineering and IT stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Familiarity with mechanical interchange formats (IDX/IDF) is a plus.

Knowledge of electrical panel or wiring design tools (EPLAN or similar) preferred.

Work Environment

The role is based in a collaborative environment with daily interaction across hardware engineering, mechanical design, and IT teams. The position typically follows standard business hours with flexibility based on project needs and is primarily onsite or hybrid, depending on engineering lab access and tool administration requirements. Regular cross-functional meetings and user support touchpoints are part of the role, alongside a mix of independent system ownership and collaborative project execution

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Westborough, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $81.25/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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