Principal PCB Design Engineer

Job Description

Primary Role to work on Automations using Cadence SKILLs to improve MLO/MLC design process.

Will be involved in projects internally or with other departments to improve the overall cycle from design to manufacturing.

Work with EDA vendors on new tools or new features evaluation

Multi-layer ceramic (MLC) and multi-layer organic (MLO) Design Engineering

Secondary role to work MLC/MLO physical layout (parts placement, routing, trace length adjustment, verification etc.) to understand the needs of MLO/MLC design work and improvement needed.

Design for manufacturability – working with MLC/MLO suppliers, apply best industry practices to reduce cost and maximize yield.

Develop design processes to reduce design cycle-time and defects and improve product performance.

Support development projects

Skill Requirements

BS (4 Year college degree) in electrical engineering. Diploma holders with at least 5 years of PCB design experience will be considered.

Experience in creating automation scripts using Cadence SKILLS is a must.

Proficiency in Cadence Allegro and Valor

MLC/MLO/PCB Design Experience with significant portion involving analog and mixed-signal design, and interfacing Fab houses to improve manufacturability.

Experience with designs utilizing blind, buried and micro vias would be advantageous.

Working knowledge in logical net-listings, schematics usage, electrical and routing rules creation, signal and

power integrity optimization

An individual who is detailed and team oriented and consistently meets committed project deadlines

Good communicator, written and verbal, using English

Computer proficiency (Excel)

RF, back plane, electrical package design/routing experiences, related experience in a semiconductor testing environment, ATE industry are pluses.