Staff PCB Design Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

3d•$167,400 - $209,300

About The Position

We are seeking 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 individual will be responsible for high-speed or power PCB design for ECUs, including critical systems such as zonals, infotainment, Vehicle-Access, and ADAS systems. The role requires the candidate to be well-versed with PCB layout design, PI-SI, Power, and high-speed signal routing. This position is highly cross-functional and may include occasional travel.

Requirements

8+ years’ experience in PCB Layout design
Bachelor's degree preferred
Advanced experience with Altium Designer, Cadence proficiency is a plus
High Density (HDI), DDR4/PCIe, signal and power integrity design experience
Full life cycle development from layout to manufacturing
Experience working in a high-speed environment with short development times.
Experience defining and developing processes related to PCB design.
Up to date on the latest manufacturing techniques
Demonstrated strong creative thinking and problem-solving toolbox.

Responsibilities

Design and implement high-speed and mixed-signal PCB layout designs to automotive standards.
Drive and own PCB designs for ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), BMS (Battery Management Systems), Body systems, and Infotainment Systems. These systems will include HDI (High-Density Interconnect) design practices, high-speed (DDR4, PCIe, CSI, LVDS), HV, and Mixed-Signal design.
Improve package designs by addressing space-constraint challenges while balancing performance trade-offs.
Build and maintain our component library and be responsible for its integrity.
Improve and optimize durability and performance for automotive designs.
Work with our contract manufacturer to develop our design rules for manufacturing and implement DFM feedback, ensuring our designs are manufacturable and manufactured to a high standard.
Contribute to overall process and workflow development between engineering and design.
Responsible for configuring our ECAD tool to ensure they align with the overall Rivian VW technology design and release process.
Think holistically. Understand the impact of your plan or decision the program and customers.
Deep dive into technical issues to drive data-driven decisions.