Staff Engineer - PCB Design
Core
Lead the design and development of complex SSD drive PCB layouts, EDSFF form factors, daughter cards, and evaluation/test boards for high-performance memory and storage solutions.
Role type
Staff IC PCB Design Engineer (High-Speed/HDI)
Builds
SSD drive PCBs, EDSFF (E3.S, E1.L, E3.L) and U.2 form factors, daughter cards, Evaluation and Test PCBs
Domain
Semiconductor / Memory and Storage / Hardware Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
High-speed PCB layout (DDR4/DDR5, PCIe4/5/6, ONFI4.0/5.0, SMBus, I2C), Power Delivery Network (PDN) routing with PMIC, HDI stack-up and via technologies, DFM/DFA constraints, Signal Integrity (SI), Power Integrity (PI), Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Cadence Allegro
Preferred skills
Valor, Cam350
Technologies
Cadence Allegro, Valor, Cam350
Responsibilities
Lead design and development of SSD drive PCB layouts and EDSFF/U.2 form factors; Ensure designs comply with IPC, UL, and IEC standards; Troubleshoot and resolve PCB design and manufacturing issues; Maintain detailed design documentation; Collaborate with hardware, SI/PI simulation, and mechanical teams; Participate in DFM/DFA and continuous improvement meetings
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC