Super Micro Computer, Inc

Hardware Design Engineer

Super Micro Computer, Inc$90K — $105K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering; master's preferred.
  • 0-2 years of hardware development experience, ideally with server board designs.
  • Proficient in schematic capture and EDA design tools like Cadence and Altium.
  • Solid understanding of circuit design and computer architecture.
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment like oscilloscopes and current probes.

Responsibilities

  • Capture schematics and design circuits while ensuring compliance with design rules.
  • Review PCB layouts focusing on signal/power integrity and component placement.
  • Conduct hands-on bring-up and testing for signal verification and design validation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and debug hardware and software issues.
  • Create and maintain documentation for production and testing phases, including BOMs and validation reports.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available.
  • Opportunities to engage in bonus and equity award programs.
Full Job Description
Job Req ID: 30321

Job Summary:

We are seeking a self-motivated and detail-oriented Hardware Design Engineer to join our hardware engineering team. In this role, you will work collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams and external partners to support robust server platform hardware design and development. You will be responsible for schematic capture, circuit design, PCB layout review, board bring-up, and laboratory validation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Schematic Capture & Circuit Design: Responsible for schematics bring up, select components, design-rule checks (DRC) and BOM check.
  • Layout review & Signal Integrity/Power Integrity: Work closely with PCB layout and SI team to review component placement, routing, signal/power integrity results and ensure compliance with design requirements.
  • Bench Bring-Up & Lab Testing: Perform hands-on bring-up, signal verification, and function testing, and design validation test (DVT). Use software tools in multiple operating systems.
  • Cross-Functional Debug & Support: Collaborate with cross-function teams on design process, trouble shoot hardware/software issues and support debug on production and customer issues.
  • Documentation & Data Analysis: Provide clear documents and strong technical supports to the contract manufacturers and production department during the product samples and production stages. Create and maintain bill of materials (BOMs), test procedures, validation reports, and issue-tracking logs.


Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering. Master's degree is preferred.
  • Experience: 0-2 years of hardware development experience focusing on board-level design. Experience on server board is a plus.
  • Technical Proficiencies:
    • Solid knowledge of circuit design and computer architecture.
    • Hands-on proficiency with schematic capture and EDA design tools (e.g., Cadence Allegro Design Entry HDL / OrCAD Capture, Altium Designer).
    • Comprehensive knowledge on the PCB layout, debugging tools and software.
    • Practical laboratory test and measurement skills using digital oscilloscopes, current probes.
    • Familiarity with management interfaces and buses (e.g. I2C, SPI, UART).
    • Basic knowledge of DC-DC power converter, protection circuitry (OVP, OCP, UVP).
    • PCIe high-speed signal design related knowledge.
    • Outstanding problem-solving capabilities and strong debugging skills.
  • Communication & Collaboration:
    • Self-motivated, team player with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
    • Strong problem-solving skills, organizational abilities, and a willing to learn and adapt to new technologies.
    • Strong teamwork and communication skills.
    • Effective verbal/written technical communication skills.


Salary Range

$90,000 - $105,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc

Super Micro Computer, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells server solutions based on modular and open architecture. The company offers a range of server, storage, and networking solutions, as well as application-optimized software. Super Micro Computer's products are used in data centers, cloud computing, enterprise IT, big data, high performance computing, and embedded systems. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Learn more about Super Micro Computer, Inc
Size
4,155 employees
Market Cap
$4.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$88.5 million
5 Year Trend
+15.9%
Revenue
$3.2 billion
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