Senior PCB Physical Design Engineer

Amd

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$232,000–$348,000 / yr
Posted
127 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
May 7, 2027

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Above market

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This role $290k
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About Amd

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is a semiconductor company that develops high-performance processors, graphics cards, and adaptive computing solutions for gaming, data centers, and embedded markets. Industry: Semiconductors

Amd currently has 367 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior PCB Physical Design Engineer

Sr. PCB Physical Design Engineer joins the Network Technology Solutions Group as a senior-level technical leader focused on next-generation networking and server products. This role involves managing the full lifecycle of high-speed and high-power board designs from initial concept through mass production. Key responsibilities include optimizing component placement, routing high-speed signals, designing critical power planes, and creating design constraints based on hardware, signal integrity, and thermal requirements. The engineer must resolve physical design issues, generate manufacturing packages like Gerber and ODB, and balance technical specifications with manufacturing limitations. Required expertise includes electronic fundamentals, Cadence Allegro software proficiency, and deep knowledge of copper layers, silkscreen, solder mask, and component models. The role addresses complex system layouts to ensure they meet electrical and mechanical specifications while navigating the challenges of high-speed signal and power integrity in networking hardware.

What you'll do

  • Execute PCB physical design for high-speed and high-power boards from initial concept through mass production.
  • Optimize component placement, high-speed signal routing, and critical power planes.
  • Create design constraints based on requirements from hardware, signal/power integrity, and mechanical/thermal engineers.
  • Ensure complex system layouts meet all electrical, mechanical, and thermal specifications.
  • Adapt designs to accommodate component availability or manufacturing limitations.
  • Resolve technical issues related to PCB physical design to ensure smooth transitions to production.
  • Generate comprehensive manufacturing and assembly packages including Gerber and ODB files.
  • Maintain industry leadership by staying current on PCB physical design innovations and technologies.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor or Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience in PCB physical design for high-speed and high-power systems.
  • Strong background in electronic fundamentals.
  • Expertise in PCB design software such as Cadence Allegro.
  • Deep knowledge of layer types (copper, silkscreen, solder mask) and component models (symbol, footprint).
  • Basic knowledge of mechanical, thermal, signal integrity, and power integrity.
  • Familiarity with PCB manufacturing processes and standards.
  • Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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