Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise seeks an experienced Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Engineer to design complex PCBs for high-performance computing systems. You will work independently to lay out and release cutting-edge, high-speed PCBs into production.

Responsibilities include designing layouts in CAD software, interpreting schematics and guidelines, determining design approaches, and influencing decisions to resolve performance issues. Advanced Cadence Allegro and DF…

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent technical degree with 10+ years of experience laying out complex, multilayer, high-speed PCBs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 4+ years of experience laying out complex, multilayer, high-speed PCBs.
• Advanced knowledge of Cadence Allegro PCB Editor required.
• Advanced knowledge of PCB design guidelines and constraints.
• Experience with DDR4 or newer, PCIe Gen 4 or newer, high-speed SerDes, Ethernet, I2C, SPI interfaces.
• Experience with high-speed routing techniques, including microvias, blind and buried vias, and backdrilling.
• Experience with PCB fabrication shops and PCA contract manufacturers.
• Experience with liquid-cooled designs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design printed circuit board layouts using CAD software, ensuring compliance with electrical specs, signal integrity, EMI, form factor, thermal, and manufacturing requirements.
• Read schematics, system functionality, and company guidelines to complete PCB layouts.
• Determine PCB design approaches and parameters.
• Influence design decisions to address system performance issues related to PCB layout.

Skills

PCB layout

Signal integrity

EMI/EMC

Thermal design

Engineering judgment

Education

Associate degree/technical degree

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Allegro PCB Editor

ECAD software

PCB fabrication coordination

Job description

Who We Are

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Engineer to design complex printed circuit boards (PCBs) for high-performance computing systems. The PCB Design Engineer will work independently to lay out and help release cutting-edge, high-speed PCBs into production.

Responsibilities

• Design printed circuit board layouts using computer-aided design software, consistent with electrical engineering circuit-performance, signal-integrity, and EMI specifications; mechanical engineering form factor and thermal requirements; and manufacturing requirements.
• Read and interpret schematics, system functionality and performance specifications, and company PCB design guidelines as necessary to complete printed circuit board layouts.
• Determine PCB design approaches and parameters.
• Influence design decisions related to the analysis and resolution of system-performance issues associated with printed circuit board layout.

Education And Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent technical degree with 10+ years of experience laying out complex, multilayer, high-speed printed circuit boards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical degree with 4+ years of experience laying out complex, multilayer, high-speed printed circuit boards.
• Advanced knowledge of ECAD software, particularly Cadence Allegro PCB Editor required.
• Advanced knowledge of PCB design guidelines and design constraints.
• Experience performing layout studies, determining component placement, and helping drive sound architectural decisions.
• Experience laying out boards with DDR4 or newer, PCIe Gen 4 or newer, high-speed SerDes, Ethernet, I²C, SPI, and similar interfaces.
• Experience with high-speed routing techniques, such as microvias, blind and buried vias, and backdrilling.
• Experience working with PCB fabrication shops and PCA contract manufacturers.
• Experience with liquid-cooled designs is a plus.
• Experience helping define ASIC package ball maps is a plus.
• Experience with industry-standard form factors, such as PCIe CEM and Open Compute Project, is a plus.
• Experience creating symbols and managing symbol libraries is a plus.

Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to read and interpret schematics, datasheets, and layout guidelines.
• Ability to work with—and, when necessary, lead—engagements with design partners, including electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, signal-integrity and power-integrity engineers, and others.
• Working knowledge of electronics, including signal- and power-integrity issues.
• Understanding of EMC principles and best practices for mitigating EMI.
• In-depth knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) principles.
• Ability to work independently with loosely defined parameters and perform conceptual analysis.
• Ability to work successfully with engineers across various geographies to meet design requirements and schedules.
• Ability to manage multiple board designs simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

Job

Engineering

Job Level

TCP_03

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