Board Electrical Characterization Engineer

SARACA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in California is seeking an experienced professional with strong expertise in electrical validation and signal integrity for high-speed PCBAs. The role involves leading PCBA electrical characterization, performing analysis, and debugging complex issues. Ideal candidates should have 8–12+ years of experience and knowledge of advanced technologies like PCIe and DDR. Join a team of skilled engineers focused on delivering innovative solutions and ensuring EMI/EMC compliance.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in PCBA validation or hardware engineering.
• Strong expertise in PCIe, DDR, and high-speed interfaces.
• Deep understanding of signal integrity and power integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead PCBA electrical characterization and validation.
• Perform signal integrity and power integrity analysis.
• Debug complex issues using advanced lab equipment.
• Drive root cause analysis and design improvements.
• Support board bring-up and prototype validation.
• Ensure EMI/EMC compliance and electrical readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.

Skills

Electrical validation

Signal integrity

High-speed interface analysis

PCBA validation

Lab instrumentation

Debugging

PCIe

DDR

Tools

OrCAD

Allegro

Altium

Valor

Job description

Overview

SARACA is a global engineering R&D services provider that partners with over 25 Fortune 500 companies. Operating in industries like MedTech, Aerospace, Automotive, Semiconductor, and Defense, the company has extensive expertise in embedded software, UI/UX, mechanical systems, and product testing. SARACA is ISO 13485 certified and specializes in compliance with IEC 62304 and EU MDR, among other standards. With a team of 400+ skilled engineers and consultants, SARACA delivers innovative solutions to complex business challenges worldwide. As an equal-opportunity employer, SARACA fosters a culture of innovation and continuous learning to help its customers excel in their industries.

Role Description

We are looking for someone with strong expertise in electrical validation, signal integrity, and high-speed interface analysis for complex PCBAs. This role involves working with advanced technologies such as PCIe, DDR, and other high-speed interfaces, ensuring robust and high-performance hardware designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead PCBA electrical characterization and validation
• Perform signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis
• Debug complex issues using advanced lab equipment
• Drive root cause analysis and design improvements
• Support board bring-up and prototype validation
• Ensure EMI/EMC compliance and electrical readiness
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams

Required Skills

• 8–12+ years in PCBA validation / hardware engineering
• Strong expertise in PCIe, DDR, high-speed interfaces
• Deep understanding of signal integrity & power integrity
• Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation and debugging
• Experience with OrCAD, Allegro, Altium, Valor tools