Senior Hardware Design Engineer
About The Position
Unigen, headquartered in Newark, California, is a trusted partner for businesses seeking to power their next generation of products. Founded in 1991, we've grown into a leading provider of electronics manufacturing services (EMS), offering a comprehensive suite of solutions from design and manufacturing to supply chain management. From advanced memory modules to high-density storage devices, our solutions are engineered to meet the demanding needs of today's technology landscape. Our commitment to quality and innovation ensures that our partners have the tools they need to succeed. At Unigen, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and make a real difference. Working at Unigen means you'll be surrounded by other innovative companies, have access to top talent, and be close to world-class resources. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) matching. This location, combined with our benefits, provides a unique advantage for those looking to thrive in the semiconductor industry.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
- 10+ years of experience as electrical engineer designing high speed digital and analog circuitry on complex high density printed circuit board.
- 5+ years of experience in designing high density boards with fine pitch components and high-density connectors, including expertise in high-speed interfaces such as DDR4, DDR5, PCIe Gen5/6 and microcontrollers and processors.
- Hand-on experience accomplishing system level validation in complex hardware/software environment.
- Strong hand-on debugging skills across system, firmware and hardware domains.
- Proficiency with scripting/programming in python, C or similar languages and understanding product validation methodologies, such as EVT and DVT.
Nice To Haves
- DDR4/5 modules, SSD and enterprise storage products design and validation experience.
- Strong understanding of high speed SERDES, equalization technology and PCIe protocols.
- Strong debugging experience using lab tools such as protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
- Mentoring experience or technical leadership in validation team.
- Familiarity with industry certifications, compatibility testing and qualification processes.
- Proficient in collaborating with teams and suppliers to deliver quality products on tights schedules.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement high-density printed circuit board (PCB) for AI accelerator carrier cards, high-performance host boards, and deep-learning infrastructure.
- Own full-lifecycle schematic capture and design optimization for high-density, complex printed circuit boards.
- Implement, simulate, and optimize high-speed digital and analog circuits using interfaces like DDR4, DDR5, and PCIe Gen 5/6.
- Define and optimize robust board-level power distribution networks (PDN) capable of managing massive, transient current steps driven by modern AI logic gates.
- Conduct joint architecture studies with thermal and mechanical engineers to balance extreme compute thermal dissipation with mechanical envelope constraints.
- Lead the hands-on bring-up, diagnostic debugging, and physical validation of complex pre-production accelerator hardware systems.
- Drive root-cause analyses on structural anomalies discovered during test phases, applying corrective iterations to guarantee target field reliability inside hyperscale deployments.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
