PCB Hardware Design Engineer

Global Talent Scouts - A Global Staffing Service; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to develop high-performance memory module designs. The role involves close collaboration with various teams and requires strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of electrical engineering principles. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in high-speed PCB design and a proactive problem-solving approach.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in high-speed interface work.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-speed PCB hardware design engineering tasks.
• Validate designs in the lab to ensure compliance with design requirements.
• Conduct research to define, specify, and develop products.

Skills

Analytical Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Orcad CIS

Cadence PCB

High-Speed Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Job description

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Senior Hardware Design Engineer responsible for the development of DIMM and custom memory module designs for leading-edge, high-performance server and embedded applications. This job provides the opportunity to work closely with the customers, engineering, manufacturing and test groups. The job requires analytical problem-solving skill, ability to work independently and on multiple projects

Responsibilities:

• Perform high-speed (10GHz and above) PCB hardware design engineering tasks, including writing design specifications, schematic capture, component selection, collaborating with layout engineers for PCB design, and conducting post-layout SI/PI simulations.
• Validate designs in the lab to ensure compliance with design requirements.
• Conduct research as needed to define, specify, and develop products.
• Perform root-cause analysis to identify issues arising from testing or customer returns.
• Provide recommendations for product and process improvements and corrections.
• Foster positive relationships with engineering, manufacturing, and test teams.

Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent education and experience.
• 7+ years of professional experience in high-speed interface work.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, analog/digital circuits, and power electronics.
• Experience with schematic capture using Orcad CIS and working with a centralized part library and design processes.
• Familiarity with Cadence PCB layout tools and experience in design release, collaborating with layout engineers to determine component placement, routing topology, and design constraints.
• Solid understanding of PCB design best practices, including stack-up design and impedance control.
• Experience with post-layout simulations, including signal integrity (SI) and timing analysis, as well as power integrity (PI) simulation.
• Proficient in using high-speed oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for bring-up, Design Validation Testing (DVT), and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of JEDEC DDR3/DDR4/DDR5 standards.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with internal team members and customers, demonstrating logical thinking and a proactive problem-solving approach.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Information Technology, and Engineering

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, IT System Testing and Evaluation, and IT System Data Services

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Medical insurance

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