Senior PCBA Electrical Characterization Engineer

Capgemini • Santa Clara, CA

3d • $88,000 - $187,740

About The Position

As a Senior PCBA Electrical Board Characterization Engineer, you will lead the electrical validation and characterization of complex printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) that enable next-generation high-speed products. This role provides end-to-end ownership of electrical signoff while partnering closely with design, layout, firmware, and system teams to deliver reliable, compliant, and high-performing hardware.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in PCBA electrical characterization, validation, or high-speed hardware engineering, aligned with a senior-level role.
• Proven expertise validating high-speed interfaces such as PCIe and DDR memory.
• Strong foundation in signal integrity, power integrity, and PDN analysis.
• Advanced debug experience using high-speed lab instrumentation (e.g., oscilloscopes, TDRs, logic and protocol analyzers).
• Ability to review and interpret schematics and PCB layouts using tools such as OrCAD, Allegro, Altium, or Valor.
• Experience defining test methodologies, automation strategies, and repeatable validation flows.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end electrical characterization, validation, and signoff for complex, multilayer PCBAs with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe and DDR.
• Drive root-cause analysis of electrical and high-speed failures, recommending and influencing corrective actions across design and layout.
• Execute signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), and PDN characterization to ensure margin, robustness, and performance.
• Lead board bring-up activities for first-silicon and early prototype hardware using advanced lab instrumentation.
• Evaluate power consumption, thermal interactions, and electrical performance under functional and stress conditions.
• Partner closely with design, layout, firmware, and system teams to resolve cross-domain issues impacting electrical performance.
• Support EMI/EMC pre-compliance investigations and regulatory readiness efforts.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior