Hardware Design Engineer

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THE ROLE:

As a Principal CAD PCB Physical Design Engineer in the Network Technology Solutions Group, NTSG, you will be responsible for the PCB physical design and the technology development for AMD NTSG products in this expanding and strategic market for AMD. To accomplish this, you will need to interact with other key engineering teams such as silicon design, board design, signal/power integrity, and manufacturing.

THE PERSON:

As the Principal CAD PCB Physical Design Engineer, you will lead the design and development of AMD NTSG next-generation networking and server products. This is a senior-level, hands-on technical leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of PCB physical design and cross-functional collaboration.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES:

• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive 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

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

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

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

LOCATION:

Santa Clara, CA

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