Senior Hardware Design Engineer

$151,000 - $174,000/Yr

Supermicro - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Jose, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Sr. Hardware Design Engineer at Supermicro, you will play a crucial role in the development of in-house server motherboards. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams and external partners to ensure robust design and high performance of networking products. The role requires a self-motivated individual with a strong drive to innovate and deliver competitive 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 development 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 departments during product sample and production stages.

Requirements

• Master's degree in electrical engineering with 6 years of experience or Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience working with x86 server/workstation boards.
• Deep understanding of x86 architecture.
• Comprehensive knowledge of PCB layout, debugging tools, and software, including oscilloscope and logic analyzer.
• In-depth knowledge of PCB layout, OrCAD/Allegro tools, circuit design, and PCB structure.
• Knowledge of high-speed circuit design and voltage regulation circuit design.
• Familiarity with digital scope and high-speed bus measurement.
• Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong ability to adopt and learn new technologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including participation in bonus and equity award programs.