Principal, Signal Integrity, Design Engineering

Celestica International Inc. • San Jose, CA

119d • $171,000 - $268,000

About The Position

Celestica Engineering is seeking a highly motivated and self-driven candidate qualified for the position of Signal Integrity Engineer to help design and build market leading Hardware Platform Solutions. The Signal Integrity Engineer will play a critical role as the subject matter expert in the planning of digital PCB designs, simulation, lab verification, and troubleshooting signal integrity issues on completed designs. They will also be expected to help with design review of critical PCBs for signal integrity concerns. Good communications skills and ability to work with physically dispersed teams is a strong requirement.

Requirements

• 12+ years experience with High Speed Signal Delivery Design and Evaluation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s is preferred.
• PCB design fundamentals (single ended and differential signals).
• Knowledge of signal loss, impedance control, and crosstalk (near end and far end).
• Experience with single-ended and differential signaling up to 50Gbps.
• Experience working with component models (touchstone files) and cascading models for simulation.
• Simulation of digital interfaces (FPGA to DRAM, SERDES interfaces).
• Simulation of analog paths through PCB, connector, and cable.
• Proficient with 2D and 3D simulation tools (e.g., ADS, ANSYS HFSS, Sigrity).
• Electrical length calculations for signal matching.
• Familiarity with frequency (S-parameter) and time domain signal analysis.
• Experience generating and interpreting data-eye diagrams up to 50Gbps: NRZ and PAM4.
• Proficient with Allegro or similar layout tool and schematics.
• Knowledge of PCB stack-up design and fabrication limitations.
• Experience with high frequency board materials.
• Significant experience with measuring signal performance in the lab (TDR and VNA measurements).
• Ability to develop test fixtures for measurements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with flex circuit design for high speed signaling.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop next generation technologies for Networking, server and storage products.
• Provide innovative solutions to unusually complex and sensitive problems requiring ingenuity and creativity.
• Serve as technical consultant and technical leader for their team.
• Engage with customers and suppliers on product roadmaps and support.
• Communicate progress toward projects and program goals.
• Lead, motivate and direct a workgroup.
• Demonstrate proficiency in hardware systems environments and detail orientation.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills.
• Utilize cross-functional capabilities.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach.

Benefits

• Salary range: $171,000 - $268,000 USD/year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees