Sr. Hardware Design Engineer - Memory

For more than 30 years, SMART Modular Technologies has been helping customers around the world enable high-performance computing through the design, development and advanced packaging of specialty memory solutions. Our robust portfolio ranges from today’s leading-edge technologies to standard and legacy DRAM and Flash storage products. We provide standard, ruggedized and custom memory and storage solutions that meet the needs of diverse applications in high-growth markets.

Overview

SMART is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer responsible for the development of DIMM and custom memory module designs for leading-edge, high-performance server and embedded applications. This job provides the opportunity to work closely with the customers, engineering, manufacturing and test groups. The job requires analytical problem-solving skill, ability to work independently and on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform High Speed (10GHz above) PCB Hardware Design Engineering activities such as writing design specifications, schematic capture, component selection, working with Layout Engineers for PCB design, and post-layout SI/PI simulation.
• Validate designs in the lab to ensure design requirements are met.
• Perform research as required to define, specify, and develop products.
• Root-cause analysis to identify issues raised by testing or customer returns.
• Make recommendations for product/process corrections and improvements
• Develop positive relationships with other engineering, manufacturing, and test groups.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in electrical engineering; or equivalent education and experience
• 7+ years of professional high-speed interface work experience
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering, analog/digital circuit, and power electronics fundamentals
• Schematic capture using Orcad CIS and experience working with a centralized part library and design process
• Familiar with Cadence PCB layout tool and experience completing design release and working with layout engineers to determine component placement, routing topology and design constraints.
• Working knowledge of standard methodologies in PCB design, including stack up and impedance control
• Experience post-layout simulation that includes Signal Integrity (SI) and timing analysis and Power Integrity (PI) simulation.
• Ability to use high-speed oscilloscope and logic analyzer to perform bring-up and make Design Validation Testing (DVT) measurements, and for troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of JEDEC DDR3/DDR4/DDR5 standards.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal team members as well as customers with logical thinking and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Location

Newark, CA

Travel

No travel required

Compensation & Benefits

The base pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position in Newark, CA is $148,000 - $175,000; 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

SGH, together with its affiliates, is 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.