Sr. PCB Designer

SMART Modular Technologies helps customers around the world enable high performance computing through the design, development and advanced packaging of integrated memory solutions. Our portfolio ranges from today’s leading edge memory technologies to standard and legacy DRAM and Flash storage products. For more than three decades, SMART has provided standard, ruggedized, and custom memory and storage solutions that meet the needs of diverse applications in high-growth markets. For more information, visit www.smartm.com . SMART is a Penguin Solutions Company.

Overview

SMART is seeking a Sr. PCB Designer to be responsible for the development of custom memory modules for leading edge, high-performance server and embedded applications. This job provides the opportunity to work closely with customers, engineering, manufacturing and test groups. The job requires imaginative problem solving and ability to work independently and on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Create PCB component Footprints per IPC-SM-782 and manufacturer’s data sheets.
• Work with hardware engineers, other PCB designers and Manufacturing group to design new product or modify and sustain existing product.
• Creation of Multi-layer (4-16 layers) Stack-up.
• Creation of board outline mechanical & Keepout.
• Identify signal topologies & implementation of constraints (using Allegro Constraint manager)
• Component placement & Routing the PCB (including proficient routing of differential pairs and controlled impedance lines with tight length matching requirements)
• Documentation which include development of fabrication and assembly drawings
• Release of Gerber files and a complete PCB release package.
• Lead placement and post-layout review meetings and assist in other review meetings such as schematic and DFM review meetings.
• Remain on top of industry standards and technologies to integrate and update tools, as appropriate.
  
  

Qualifications

• BS in Electronics preferred, or equivalent experience; MS is a plus.
• 5 years of experience in the PCB design field
• Cadence Allegro & Orcad Capture Design tool experience, 5 years minimum.
• Experience with High-Speed Digital System Design.
• Experience with High-Density Interconnect Design mythology.
• Experience with Power Supply Circuit Designs & Other Analog Circuits.
• The ability to read and understand component manufacturer’s data sheets.
• Excellent internet research capabilities.
• A self-starter, highly motivated, with excellent organizational skills, and must have excellent communication skills both verbal & written.
• Working knowledge of JEDEC DDR3, DDR4 & DDR5 standards is a plus.
• Ability to interface with customers and understand requirements.
• Identify areas of innovation in memory design and experience with invention disclosure and patent process.
  
  

Location

This is an on-site position in Newark, CA or Irvine, CA.

Travel

None required

Compensation & Benefits

The base pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position in California is $110,000 - $135,000; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on business considerations, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. The position is bonus-eligible, and there are medical, dental, and vision benefits available. There is a 401k saving plan and other benefits, such as Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Plan.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are committed to creating a diverse environment that embraces differences and fosters inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, creed, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.