Job Details

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Senior PCB Layout Engineer

Job Purpose:

As part of the systems design team, the candidate will perform multilayer, controlled-impedance printed circuit boards layout and analysis for leading edge power, digital and RF electronics for medical, high performance, automotive,  and aerospace applications. 

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform PCB layouts in PCB layout tools to meet critical design and signal integrity constraints.  
• Work closely with hardware design, simulation, and manufacturing engineers to define and implement PCB routing and manufacturability constraints.  
• Work closely with PCB fabrication companies to ensure impedance design targets are met while meeting manufacturability constraints for high volume production.  
• Generate and revise all engineering documentation required to fabricate the PCB designs including ECOs, gerber databases, and fab drawings.               

Experience:

• Previous high speed and high density interconnect layout experience involving processor,  DDR3/4 memory, and high speed serial interface such as PCIe and Ethernet is a must
• Detailed understanding of high speed digital PCB routing constraints
• Detailed understanding of multilayer PCB construction
• Familiar with constraints-driven PCB layout methodology
• Experience with advanced PCB manufacturing techniques such as blind vias and microvias
• Hands on working knowledge of current PCB layout tools including Mentor Expedition,  Cadence Allegro and Altium 
• Experience in the use of  Mentor Hyperlynx or alike for pre and post route  Signal Integrity & Power Integrity simulations
• Solid mechanical drafting skills, experienced with use of AutoCAD for 2D mechanical drawings
• Experience with use of schematic capture tools such as OrCAD, Cadence Concept, or Mentor
• Experience with Rigid Flex design is a plus
• Experience with use of CAM tools such as Valor or CAM350 is a plus.
• Experience with high-reliability, aerospace, and/or IPC Class 3 designs is a plus
• Familiar with DFM, DFA and DFT is desirable 
• Solid computer skills.  Experience with MS Word/Excel/Project.
• Must be detail oriented and have a proven ability to organize, analyze, set priorities, and multi task in a fast paced environment
• Solid oral and written communication skills

Education:

• BSEE,  BSEET degree or equivalent.

• 8+ years experience in layout of high speed PCB

Salary Range(annual): $98,000 - $120,000

In addition, Sanmina Provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident
Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity