Signal Integrity Engineer
FormFactor Inc. · Livermore, CA · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$134k–$166k/yrFull-time
Duties
- Improve Signal Integrity and Power Integrity (SI/PI) performances
- Measure, characterize and complete production design analysis
- Perform lab measurements and correlate to simulations to refine future models
- Model and design power distribution and high-density input and outputs (I/O) on Printed Circuit Boards (PCB), packages, connectors, and probe cards with respect to parameters such as reflections, bandwidth, and crosstalk
- Provide, document, and train the Design Organization on design constraints, specifications and solutions to PCB and package layout based on Signal Integrity
- Support the probe card development within the Design Group by improving the Design Organizations and understanding Signal Integrity fundamentals resulting in shorter cycle time and higher quality product
Requirements
- Must have at least 1 year of prior work experience in each of the following: Transmission line theory, impedance control, and stack-up design
- Analyzing board files using Cadence Allegro to ensure optimal SI/PI performance
- Making s-parameters of PCBs using Vector Network Analyzer
- Characterizing performance of a trace in a PCB using a Time Domain Reflectometer
- Performing and proper handling of RF measurement micro probes to measure PCBs
- Analyzing s-parameters and TDR data to characterize PCBs
- Laying out guidelines to minimize crosstalk, reflections, and EMI
Special Requirements
- Must have at least 1 year of prior work experience in each of the following: Transmission line theory, impedance control, and stack-up design
- Analyzing board files using Cadence Allegro to ensure optimal SI/PI performance
- Making s-parameters of PCBs using Vector Network Analyzer
- Characterizing performance of a trace in a PCB using a Time Domain Reflectometer
- Performing and proper handling of RF measurement micro probes to measure PCBs
- Analyzing s-parameters and TDR data to characterize PCBs
- Laying out guidelines to minimize crosstalk, reflections, and EMI
Education Required
Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Salary
$134,556 to $166,100 per year
Worksite
7005 Southfront Road, Livermore, CA 94551