Senior Signal Integrity and PCB Quality Engineer
Core
Define board and system level signal integrity (SI) requirements, lead SI/PI design activities, and qualify new PCB materials to ensure high-performance systems meet demanding SI standards.
Role type
Senior IC signal integrity and PCB quality engineer
Builds
High-performance AI and accelerated computing systems (e.g., DGX, MGX, next-gen GPU/networking platforms)
Domain
Semiconductor hardware / High-speed PCB design and fabrication
Required skills
Electromagnetics and transmission line theory, High-frequency signal propagation analysis, 3D/2D EM simulation (HFSS, Q2D, Ansys SIwave), Lab measurement (VNA, TDR), PCB fabrication process knowledge, Statistical process control, Supplier quality management, Data analysis and trend identification
Preferred skills
Advanced PCB materials (PTFE/HC laminates, HVLP4/5 copper foil), Python/MATLAB/JMP for automation, Delta-L de-embedding methodologies, IPC standards expertise
Technologies
HFSS, Q2D, Ansys SIwave, VNA, TDR, JMP, Python, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Define SI requirements with emphasis on impedance control and insertion loss budgets, Lead SI/PI design including stackup definition and material selection, Evaluate and qualify new PCB materials via characterization test vehicles, Collaborate with suppliers to monitor SI quality metrics for NPI and mass production, Develop statistical process control frameworks for fab impedance and IL data, Conduct PCB supplier audits for process capability and compliance, Partner with cross-functional teams to balance SI performance with manufacturing feasibility
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
