Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise • Chippewa Falls, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Engineer to design complex Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) for high-performance computing systems. The PCB Design Engineer will work independently to layout and help release cutting edge, high speed PCBs into production.

Requirements

• Associates degree or equivalent technical degree
• 10 or more years' experience laying out complex, multi-layered, high speed printed circuit boards
• Advanced knowledge in the use of ECAD software, particularly experience with Cadence Allegro PCB Editor required
• Advanced knowledge of PCB Design Guidelines and design constraints
• Have performed layout studies and placement and helped drive sound architectural decisions
• Have experience laying out boards with DDR4+, PCIe Gen 4+, high speed SerDes, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, etc.
• Experience in high speed routing techniques such as microvias, blind and buried vias, backdrilling, etc.
• Experience working with PCB fabrication shops and PCA contact manufacturers
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, datasheets, layout guidelines
• Ability to work with and if necessary drive, engagements with design partners such electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, signal integrity and power integrity engineers, etc.
• Working knowledge of electronics including signal and power integrity issues
• Understanding of EMC principals and best practices to mitigate EMI
• In depth knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and Design for Test (DfT) principals
• Ability to work independently with loosely defined parameters and perform conceptual analysis
• Ability to work successfully with engineers across various geos to meet design requirements and schedules
• Ability to manage multiple board designs at a time
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with liquid cooled designs is a plus
• Experience helping define ASIC package ball maps is a plus
• Experience with industry standard form factors such as PCIe CEM and Open Compute Project is a plus
• Experience creating symbols and managing symbol libraries is a plus

Responsibilities

• Designs Printed Circuit Board layouts using computer aided design software, consistent with electrical engineering circuit performance, signal integrity, and EMI specifications, mechanical engineering form factor and thermal requirements, and manufacturing requirements.
• Reads/interprets schematics, system functionality and performance specifications, and the company PCB design guidelines as necessary to complete printed circuit board layouts.
• Determines PCB design approaches and parameters.
• Influences design decisions related to the analysis and resolution of system performance issues related to the printed circuit board layout.

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
• Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree