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

As a global leader for networking solution innovation, Super Micro Computer's mission is to develop and provide the market with end-to-end computing solutions and high-performance networking products. The candidate will play a key role in the development process of in-house server motherboards, working collaboratively with a cross-functional engineering team as well as outside partners to ensure the robust design of the boards. As a Hardware Design Manager, you are expected to be self-motivated and possess a strong will to do great things, with a result-driven mindset to develop the most competitive and endurance board products. The role involves a variety of essential duties and responsibilities. You will be responsible for schematics capture, layout checking, BOM generating, and debugging and testing of server motherboards, add-on cards, and backplane products. Collaboration is key, as you will work with layout engineers, validation engineers, software engineers, firmware engineers, product engineers, and other teams to discover and solve any engineering issues in the early stages to ensure and enhance the quality of the products. Additionally, you will prepare technical documentation including product specifications, layout instructions, and test procedures. Your work will ensure that products conform to engineering specifications, EMC and energy regulations, and customer performance expectations. You will provide clear documentation and strong technical support to contract manufacturers and the production department during the product sample and production stages. Engaging with customers at various levels, including senior executives, engineering, and product marketing, will be essential to convey our capabilities and vision, as well as to understand their challenges and requirements.

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 any engineering issues in early stage to ensure and enhance the quality of the products
• Prepare technical documentation including product specifications, layout instructions, test procedures, etc.
• Accomplish the products to conform to engineering specifications, EMC and energy regulations, and customer performance expectations
• Provide clear documents and strong technical supports to the contract manufacturers and production department during the product sample and production stages
• Work closely with sales and customers to provide support on any integrations they need to develop, i.e.: contribute to customer RFPs and partner SOWs
• Engage with customers at various levels including senior executives, engineering, and product marketing to convey our capabilities and vision, and understand their challenges and requirements

Requirements

• Master's degree in electrical engineering with 7 years or Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience working with x86 server / workstation boards is preferred
• Deep understanding of x86 architecture
• Comprehensive knowledge on the 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 regular circuit design
• Familiar with digital scope and high speed bus measurement
• Excellent organizational skills, problem solving capability, and strong ability to adopt and learn new notions and technologies
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic on working in fast-paced environment

Benefits

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