Senior PCB Engineer

Nvidia

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$176,000–$276,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
131 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $226k
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About Nvidia

Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

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TL;DR · Senior PCB Engineer

As a Senior PCB Engineer, you will join the team as a Material Science Subject Matter Expert to provide expert guidance and support to engineering teams and suppliers. You will lead the research, development, and implementation of high-volume manufacturing for high layer count PCBs while owning technology and material roadmaps based on next-generation product needs. Your daily work involves developing new interconnect structures, optimizing stack-ups for reliability and cost-avoidance, and managing relationships with manufacturers and laminate suppliers. You will address signal integrity challenges for high-speed designs exceeding 25 Gbps. The role requires expertise in HDI technologies, fabrication processes, and specific materials like PTFE or Transient Liquid Phase Sintering. Required skills include a background in chemistry or materials engineering, deep knowledge of the raw material sourcing ecosystem, and experience with OEM system-level PCB and backplane designs.

What you'll do

  • Lead the research, development, and implementation of high-volume manufacturing for high layer count PCBs.
  • Research and develop new PCB technologies, interconnect structures, and materials to improve performance and reduce costs.
  • Own the development of PCB technology and material roadmaps based on engineering requirements and next-generation needs.
  • Provide technical support to internal teams including Signal Integrity, PCB Design, Sourcing, and Operations Engineering.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with PCB manufacturers and laminate material suppliers.
  • Define and optimize PCB stack-ups to maximize reliability while incorporating cost-avoidance strategies.
  • Engage with the supply base to ensure manufacturing readiness and qualify suppliers for new technologies.

What we're looking for

  • BS or MS in Chemistry, Materials Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 12+ years of experience in PCB design, fabrication, and materials.
  • Extensive expertise in R&D of laminate materials, PCB interconnect structures, chemistries, and fabrication processes.
  • Deep understanding of the PCB supplier base and raw material sourcing ecosystem.
  • Proven expertise in HDI, high-layer-count PCBs, and signal-integrity challenges for high-speed (25 Gbps+) designs.
  • Strong leadership, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Experience with Transient Liquid Phase Sintering (TLPS) Technology or Polytetrafluoropolymer (PTFE) Materials (preferred).
  • OEM system-level PCB and backplane experience is highly desirable.

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