CAD Engineer 3

Duties of Position:

• Requires broad knowledge of PCB Layout Engineering practices, manufacturing processes, and IPC standards.
• Responsible for adhering to DFM/DFA and DFT processes and preparing files for PCB fabrication and assembly.
• Execute high-speed design boards and support team members in developing skills aligned with Sanmina design specifications.
• Collaborate and interact with Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) teams.
• Consider EMI/EMC, thermal, and mechanical performance enhancements in designs.
• Design complex multi-layer PCB boards using Cadence Allegro tool.
• Handle projects independently with strong technical expertise.
• Excellent team player interacting effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Experience in skill development and design automation is preferred.
• Experience in library database management is preferred.
• Experience in EDA tool automation is preferred.

Qualifications Required:

• BE/B.Tech in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in PCB layout development for computer, server, storage PCBAs, or related fields.
• Technical expertise in High-Speed Digital, Analog, and Power Supply designs.
• Experience in board layout for x86-based computing, server, and storage application domains.
• Experience with Intel designs, especially Sandy Bridge and server platform designs.
• Familiarity with high-end processor-based motherboard design, DDRx memory interfaces, and Ethernet interfaces.
• Familiarity with Signal Integrity concepts and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of EDA tools, especially Cadence Allegro. Knowledge of Mentor Graphics and Altium is an added advantage.
• Expertise in DFx concepts and implementation. Familiarity with Valor/CAM350 or DFM/DFA tools is preferred.
• Proven experience participating in development projects from design to production.
• Proficient in office productivity tools including Microsoft Office.
• Basic knowledge of project management methods.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing PCB assembly flows.
• Experience in EDA tool automation is preferred.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to organize, analyze, prioritize, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-disciplined, highly productive, and able to work effectively in a team.