SI/PI Engineer - AI-Driven Hardware Design

PCB Automation Inc.; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PCB Automation Inc. seeks several SI/PI engineers of varying experience levels to tackle critical signal integrity and power integrity challenges in modern hardware.

You will influence design decisions, develop automated workflows, and work closely with customers to translate engineering knowledge into scalable, repeatable solutions. The role emphasizes hands-on analysis, collaboration with layout and manufacturing teams, and the application of AI/ML to streamline simulations, checks, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of SI/PI experience or equivalent practical work.
• Solid understanding of circuit theory, EM fundamentals, transmission line theory, and PCB/package design principles.
• Experience with relevant simulation tools and interpreting results critically.
• Ownership mindset to investigate unfamiliar problems and drive engineering outcomes.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead SI/PI analysis and design optimization for PCB and package designs.
• Evaluate high-speed signal paths, impedance, reflections, eye diagrams, and timing margins.
• Analyze PDN, power integrity, decoupling, and transient noise for delivery efficiency.
• Collaborate with layout, hardware teams, customers, and manufacturing on stackups and routing.
• Develop automated workflows using AI/ML and scripting for simulations and reporting.
• Communicate findings clearly and support measurement correlation.

Skills

SI/PI experience

Ownership mindset

Team player, strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Sigrity/Clarity

Ansys HFSS/SIwave

SPICE-based simulators

Job description

PCB Automation Inc. seeks several SI/PI engineers of varying experience levels to tackle critical signal integrity and power integrity challenges in modern hardware.

You will influence design decisions, develop automated workflows, and work closely with customers to translate engineering knowledge into scalable, repeatable solutions. The role emphasizes hands-on analysis, collaboration with layout and manufacturing teams, and the application of AI/ML to streamline simulations, checks, and