Senior PCB Layout Design Manager

Rivian and VW Group Technology•Palo Alto, CA

10d•$213,000 - $266,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior PCB Layout Design Manager—a self-motivated and driven innovator who is willing to push the boundaries to build state-of-the-art Electronic Control Units (ECUs) for automotive applications. This role requires the person to be responsible for high-speed or power PCB design for ECUs, including critical systems such as zonals, infotainment, Vehicle-Access, and ADAS systems. The ideal candidate must be well-versed with PCB layout design, PI-SI, Power, and high-speed signal routing. This is a highly cross-functional role and may include occasional travel.

Requirements

12+ years’ experience in PCB Layout design.
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
Proven experience with full life cycle development from layout to manufacturing.
Advanced expertise in High Density (HDI), DDR4/PCIe, signal and power integrity design experience.
Experience working in a high-speed environment with short development times.
Advanced experience with Altium Designer.
Experience defining and developing processes related to PCB design.
Demonstrated strong creative thinking and problem-solving toolbox.

Nice To Haves

Cadence proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

Technical Design Ownership & Execution
Drive and own PCB designs for major automotive systems, including ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), BMS (Battery Management Systems), Body systems, and Infotainment Systems.
Design and implement high-speed, power, and mixed-signal PCB layout designs to automotive standards.
Manage designs incorporating HDI (High-Density Interconnect) design practices.
Oversee high-speed signaling, such as DDR4, PCIe, CSI, and LVDS, as well as HV, and Mixed-Signal design.
Improve package designs by effectively addressing space-constraint challenges while balancing performance trade-offs.
Build and maintain our component library and be responsible for its integrity.
Process and Workflow Leadership
Be the primary contributor to overall process and workflow development between engineering and design.
Work directly with the Technical Program Manager to align on schedule and build resource plans (based on requirements for process development and working in a high-speed environment).
Work with external design houses to manage high workloads
Lead process improvement initiatives by working with the Design Manager and EDA team to automate repeat tasks or common errors (supports defining and developing processes and configuring the ECAD tool).
Take responsibility for configuring our ECAD tool to ensure complete alignment with the overall Rivian VW technology design and release process.
Think holistically ("Zoom Out & Deep Dive"). Understand the impact of your plan or decision on the program and customers.
Deep dive into technical issues to drive data-driven decisions.
Lead the effort in defining and developing processes related to PCB design.
Manufacturing and Quality Management
Improve and optimize the durability and performance for automotive designs.
Work directly with our contract manufacturer to develop design rules for manufacturing.
Implement DFM (Design for Manufacturing) feedback, ensuring all final designs are manufacturable and manufactured to a high standard.
Stay up to date on the latest manufacturing techniques.