PCB Layout Physical Design Engineer - CAD

Senior Hardware Development Engineer – Signal/Power Integrity Overview

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• PCB physical design for high-speed and high-power boards from initial concept to mass production
• Optimize component placement, high-speed signal routing, critical power plane
• Create design constraints based on the requirements of Hardware Design engineers, Signal/Power-Integrity engineers, Mechanical/Thermal engineers
• Ensure that complex system layouts meet electrical and mechanical/thermal specifications
• Adapt designs to fit component availability or manufacturing limitations
• Resolve any issue related to PCB physical design and ensure a smooth transition from design to production
• Generate comprehensive manufacturing and assembly packages such as Gerber, ODB
• Building strong relationships with both engineers and manufacturers to reduce the risk of redesigning
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development while keeping projects on schedule and within scope
• Stay at the forefront of PCB physical design innovations and technologies to ensure AMD leadership in the industry

• 6+ years of experience on PCB physical design for high-speed/high-power systems
• Strong background in electronic fundamentals
• Strong expertise in PCB design software such as Cadence Allegro
• Deep knowledge on different types of layers such as copper, silkscreen, solder mask, and different types of component models such as symbol, footprint
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, thermal, signal integrity, power integrity
• Familiarity with PCB manufacturing processes and standards
• Hands-on experience of balancing the technical requirements from hardware engineers and the practical constraints set by manufacturers
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Bachelor or Master degree of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

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• Seniority level
• Mid-Senior level
• Employment type
• Full-time
• Job function
• Industries:
  Semiconductor Manufacturing

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