Senior Hardware Engineer - Memory Design

ZipRecruiter; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology is looking for an experienced PCB Hardware Design Engineer to perform high-speed design engineering tasks. The ideal candidate will validate designs and conduct product improvement analyses while collaborating with various teams to ensure product excellence. A strong educational background in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in high-speed interface work are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in high-speed PCB design.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles.
• Familiarity with design release and collaboration with layout engineers.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-speed PCB hardware design tasks including schematic capture and component selection.
• Validate designs in the lab and conduct product research.
• Provide recommendations for product and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Orcad CIS

Cadence PCB layout tools

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

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.