I agree with Wayne Moltz 150%. I have seen many CAD operators that seem
to know a good share of the program that they are operating, but do not
have a clue to what make a good design. The CAD system is the least of my
worries. Most of the my CAD time is spent getting around what the program
thinks is a design and actually creating the real thing.

Just make sure they are Designers and not CAD operators. I am not putting
down CAD operators, we need them. They should be utilized to support the
Designers.

Yes, I am an old pencil and tape designer.

No, I am not a computer phobic person.

I use Mentor Graphics, Cadnetixs, ACAD, SmartCAM, Imarks Cam software,
ComputerVision, Cooper and Chan, and a variety of other programs.

They are tools that the Designer uses to complete the task, nothing more.

Okay, soap box it put away.

Richard T. Hagan
CAD/CAM Supervisor
"Senior Designer"
Litronic Industries
Costa Mesa, CA

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In addition to Jack's "Excellent" suggestions, you might consider the
following. When hiring a Designer, consider their PCB Design experience
over their CAD System experience.  Any GOOD Designer can pick up a new
system quickly, but not every CAD operator can design PCB's.

Wayne Moltz
Senior PCB Designer
MTCC/Panasonic
Suwanee, Ga.