THE ROLE:
As a board designer in the Hardware Development team, you will be responsible for overseeing individual projects and working in conjunction with the team that develops all first Silicon hardware boards, backend packaged test components, and systems for the AMD Adaptive Embedded Computing products. This role involves strategic planning, technical acumen, and working in a team environment to ensure the successful design and delivery of cutting-edge hardware solutions. Create and develop automation tools and AI to increase efficiency and eliminate human errors.
THE PERSON:
The Hardware Engineering team plays a crucial role in shaping the company's technology platform and ensuring the successful development of hardware components that contribute to the organization's overall success and be able to design hardware as needed to support the on-time delivery of first Silicon. Consistently create, develop and maintain in-house automation and AI tools.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Strategic Partnership: Develop and communicate hardware design strategy aligned with the company's overall goals and objectives.
- Hardware Development: Drive core aspects of the hardware design process, from concept to production, ensuring high-quality and innovative solutions.
- Technical Expertise: Provide technical guidance and expertise in hardware design, with a focus on SI & PI.
- Budget and Resource Management: Support management of budgets, allocate resources, and optimize workflows to meet project timelines and financial goals.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, qualification, pattern development, and characterization engineering teams, program management, and the NPI and production test sites, to ensure seamless integration of hardware components with the overall ATE and bench platforms.
- Vendor Management: Work with external suppliers and vendors to source components and materials, negotiate contracts, and maintain relationships for successful hardware delivery.
- Technology Trends: Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in hardware design to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge. This includes AI and agentic AI.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Demonstrated team collaboration in working with an engineering team with proficiency in providing self-guidance initiatives and delivering performance on time to scheduled goals.
- Strong experience in high-speed PCB design, layout and schematics.
- Proficiency in Cadence Allegro and Capture CIS.
- ATE and Characterization board development on Advantest T2000 and 93K ATE platforms preferred.
- Power distribution network design for PCB and multiphase power regulation.
- SI & PI simulation experience using Cadence Sigrity, Ansys Siwave, and HFSS 3D simulation software. Mechanical simulation experience using Solidworks is a plus.
- Experience with initial bring up and debug of ATE/bench boards and finding root cause of design and fabrication failures, including use of oscilloscope, multimeters, and basic hand tools in a lab environment.
- Understanding of AMD comprehensive multi-node FPGA and 3D IC technology portfolio, different functional blocks, and package migration strategy.
- Knowledge in automated equipment used for device testing, robotics in handling of packaged devices, and knowledge of thermal equipment used to control temperature dissipation of high wattage devices is a plus.
- Knowledge in creating and developing automation and AI tools for design work or process.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics or both
