Platform Hardware Design Engineer

Job Description

In this position, you will be responsible for the design and development of complex printed circuit boards and/or subsystems for Intel architecture server platforms for validation of enterprise processors and chipset.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Performing system simulation for timing and signal integrity and system debug with logic analyzers and scopes.
• Schematic capture of complex high-speed multilayer circuit boards and generation of all output materials required for board layout.
• Analyzing system timing and signal integrity.
• Documenting routing rules.
• Working with PCB layout designers for layout and checking board files for correctness.
• Performing system debug and verification.
• Participating on technical meetings to resolve complex multi-disciplinary issues in system design and produce detailed technical documentations including Platform User Guide.
• Responsible for multi-site collaboration with other board designers, PCB layout designers, signal integrity engineers, board fabricators and Intel validation teams.
• Interfacing with customers to resolve issues.

The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits:

• Advanced English communications and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a self-starter willing to working with minimal supervision in a team environment, multitask efficiently, and work well with a multi-site team.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications, you must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in board design and board design processes.
• Intermediate to advanced English level.
• The position is in Mexico, it is not eligible for employment-based visa/immigration sponsorship.
• Must have unrestricted - permanent right to work in Mexico.

Preferred qualifications, are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates:

• 3+ years of experience working with industrial CAD toolset for Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) design such as Cadence.
• 3+ years of experience in translating customer and/or product requirements into platform definition and into low level board implementation details (partitioning, place and route constraints, schematics, power distribution, thermo-mechanicals, and others).
• Knowledge of high-speed microprocessor-based Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) system design with FPGA and/or CPLD and/or ASIC and Intel microprocessor and chipset system architecture.
• Familiarity with lab equipment including, but not limited to, DMM, High Speed Signal Analysis tools, logic analyzer interfaces, oscilloscopes, and soldering equipment.
• Technical experience with digital components, including understanding application of different logic families.
• Experience with digital board design, signal integrity, EMI design issues, Cadence or Mentor Graphics schematic capture tools, Cadence Allegro and Constraint Manager tools, and/or experience in determining root cause of challenging technical issues is preferred.
• Relevant design experience with SI simulations using Ansys HFSS, SPICE, Cadence PetroQuest would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Windows and UNIX platforms, Python would be an added advantage.
• Strong digital design knowledge of buses and interfaces such as PCIe, USB, DDR and FSB.

Inside this Business Group

The Data Center & Artificial Intelligence Group (DCAI) is at the heart of Intel’s transformation from a PC company to a company that runs the cloud and billions of smart, connected computing devices. The data center is the underpinning for every data-driven service, from artificial intelligence to 5G to high-performance computing, and DCG delivers the products and technologies—spanning software, processors, storage, I/O, and networking solutions—that fuel cloud, communications, enterprise, and government data centers around the world.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.

Working Model

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change...