Manager Hardware Design Engineering

$179,000 - $200,000/Yr

Supermicro - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Jose, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Hardware Design Manager at Supermicro will play a crucial role in the development of in-house server motherboards, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams and external partners to ensure robust product design. This position requires a self-motivated individual with a strong results-driven mindset, focused on developing competitive and durable board products in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for schematics capture, layout checking, BOM generating, and debugging and testing of server motherboards/add-on cards/backplane products
• Collaborate with layout engineers, validation engineers, software engineers, firmware engineers, product engineers and other teams to discover and solve engineering issues early in the design process
• Prepare technical documentation including product specifications, layout instructions, and test procedures
• Ensure products conform to engineering specifications, EMC and energy regulations, and customer performance expectations
• Provide clear documentation and strong technical support to contract manufacturers and production during product sample and production stages
• Work closely with sales and customers to support integrations, contributing to customer RFPs and partner SOWs
• Engage with customers at various levels to convey capabilities and vision, and understand their challenges and requirements

Requirements

• Master's degree in electrical engineering with 7 years of experience or Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience working with x86 server/workstation boards
• Deep understanding of x86 architecture
• Comprehensive knowledge of PCB layout, debugging tools and software, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of PCB layout, OrCAD/Allegro tools, circuit design, and PCB structure
• Knowledge of high-speed circuit design and voltage regulator circuit design
• Familiarity with digital scope and high-speed bus measurement
• Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving capability
• Strong ability to adopt and learn new notions and technologies
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Participation in bonus and equity award programs