Senior Hardware Design Engineer

"Advanced Microsystems Technologies, AMT

Advanced Microsystems Technologies, AMT, is a technology division of Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM), responsible for the development of RF, Microelectronics, Optical components, modules and Integrated Systems, providing services from design concept, through prototype design and testing, process development, assembly and test innovation, to volume manufacturing. We are extremely proud to partner with our customers enabling their product through the full product lifecycle.

We are looking for an innovative and energetic Senior Hardware Design Engineer capable of delivering product solutions with on-time results with a minimal amount of supervision. In this role, you will be responsible for designing high-performance, high-data-rate optical data transceivers for the AI, high-speed computing, and datacom markets. State-of-the‑art optical transceiver modules present design challenges for data rates, power density, thermal management, component and signal routing density.

• Lead the technical development with a multi-disciplinary team (electrical, PCB layout, mechanical, software, thermal, Signal Integrity, micro-electronic, and test engineering)
• PCB & Electrical design of electro-optical transceivers
• PCB design, including circuit design, schematic capture, and guiding the PCB layout engineer
• Work closely with Signal Integrity and Power Integrity engineers to simulate the performance of the design, determine the correct PCB materials, board stackup, and trace geometries needed to meet performance specs
• Power distribution and dissipation estimation and analysis
• Co-develop the HW/SW IO architecture with SW engineering
• Work closely with PCB fabricators and PCBA assemblers to ensure the PCB design is manufacturable and will meet design specs (DFM)
• Guide the test development team, planning, and perform engineering checkout of prototypes
• Participate in design reviews and regular status meetings
• Assist with project planning, estimation, and budgeting

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or relevant experience.
• Minimum 12 years design experience.
• Be a strong and clear communicator, able to capture and communicate complex concepts and their trade-offs.
• An ability to work well with other team members, suppliers and partners to lead the team to a design solution.
• Must be detail-oriented with high-quality outputs.

• Experience with optical transceiver module development
• Technical leadership experience
• Experience with optical modules is desirable (a strong design lead should be able to pick this up quickly)
• High-speed PCB design and signal integrity experience
• Strong debugging skills

• The compensation range for this position is $125,000 - $165,000 annually.
• This position is for an existing vacancy.
• The hiring process for this position does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Sanmina welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. In accordance with the guidelines established under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.