Senior PCB Layout Engineer

Hobbsnews; Sunnyvale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Senior PCB Layout Engineer to design and optimize complex electrical boards for advanced hardware systems. This on-site role requires hands-on layout work and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will specify designs, validate tolerances, and mentor junior engineers while driving quality and reliability in California. The position emphasizes strong problem solving, in-depth PCB knowledge, and effective communication in an engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Typically 4–6 years experience.
• Proficiency with electrical design tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Designs engineering solutions for electrical parts, subsystems, and algorithms.
• Develops test plans and validates tolerances, form/fit/function, and thermal performance.
• Collaborates with management and partners on design status and issues.
• Leads a project team to deliver reliable, cost-effective hardware solutions.
• Represents the hardware team across development Phases and mentoring peers.

Skills

PCB Layout

EMI/EMC

Thermal analysis

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EDA tools

Schematic capture

Simulation software

Job description

Senior PCB Layout EngineerThis role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

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:

Job Family Definition:

Designs, analyzes, develops, modifies and evaluates electrical/electronic parts, components, sub-systems, algorithms, or integrated circuitry for electrical/electronic equipment and other hardware systems. Conducts feasibility studies, design margin and validation analyses and empirical testing on new and modified designs. Assists in architecture development and assessment. Evaluates reliability of materials, properties, designs, and techniques used in production. May direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication.

Management Level Definition:

Contributions include applying developed subject matter expertise to solve common and sometimes complex technical problems and recommending alternatives where necessary. Might act as project lead and provide assistance to lower level professionals. Exercises independent judgment and consults with others to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Designs engineering solutions for electrical and electronic parts, subsystems, integrated circuitry, and algorithms based on established engineering principles and in accordance with development technology practices and guidelines.
• Develops and implements parameters and test plans for new and existing designs, including validation of tolerances, form/fit/function, shock and vibration, electromagnetic interference, safety, reliability, thermal generation, and system power measurements
• Collaborates and communicates with management, internal, and outsourced development partners regarding design status, project progress, and issue resolution
• Leads a project team of other electrical hardware engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for moderately-complex products.
• Represents the electrical hardware team for all phases of larger and more- complex development projects.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Typically 4-6 years experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Using electrical design tools and software packages.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Designing electronic components, integrated circuitry, and algorithms
• Using empirical analysis, modeling and testing methodologies to validate component, circuit, and hardware designs and thermal/emissions management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language. Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at management levels.

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.

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Job:

Engineering

Job Level:

TCP_03

The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.

United States of America: Annual Salary USD 105,500 - 213,500 in California

The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

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