Sr Designer

Title: Sr DesignerWork Location: Longmont, CO 80503Duration: 6 Months Job Type: Temporary Assignment Work Type: OnsitePay Rate: 92.00 - 92.00/Hourly OverviewTekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Job DescriptionPosition Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Senior ECAD PCB Design Engineer to lead the design and development of complex printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) supporting next-generation server and storage platforms, including high-density systems such as 2U24 Servers and 2U20 JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks) architectures.This role requires deep expertise in Mentor Graphics tools, high-speed digital design, PCB architecture, signal integrity, power distribution, and system-level integration.The successful candidate will work closely with electrical, mechanical, thermal, firmware, manufacturing, and validation teams to deliver reliable, high-performance products that meet demanding performance, reliability, and compliance requirements.The engineer will serve as a technical leader throughout the product lifecycle from concept and architecture through schematic development, PCB implementation, validation, compliance testing, and production release.Key ResponsibilitiesPCB Architecture & Design client General InformationLead schematic capture, PCB architecture definition, component selection, and board-level design activities for server and storage products.Design complex multilayer PCBAs supporting high-performance compute, storage, networking, and management functions.Develop robust power distribution networks (PDN) and power sequencing solutions.Ensure designs meet electrical, thermal, manufacturability, reliability, and cost objectives. High-Speed Signal DesignDesign And Validate High-speed Interfaces IncludingPCI Express (Gen4/Gen5 and beyond)SAS (12G/24G)SATANVMe over PCIeEthernet interfaces (10G/25G/40G/100G/400G)DDR4 and DDR5 memory interfacesHigh-speed backplane and SERDES-based interconnectsPerform Design Reviews Focused OnControlled impedance implementationDifferential pair routingLength matchingReturn path continuityCrosstalk mitigationVia optimization and stub reductionPower integrity and noise management Chassis-Level IntegrationCollaborate with chassis, mechanical, and thermal teams to ensure successful integration within dense server and storage enclosures.Evaluate board placement, connector strategies, airflow constraints, serviceability requirements, and manufacturability.Support architecture decisions that balance performance, reliability, cost, and mechanical constraints.Design Reviews & Technical LeadershipLead cross-functional engineering reviews.Develop and maintain PCB design guidelines, best practices, and reusable design methodologies.Mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight to outsourced layout resources when applicable.Review external design deliverables to ensure adherence to product and company standards.Client General Information Manufacturing SupportPartner with manufacturing, supplier quality, and NPI teams to support prototype builds and production ramp activities.Investigate and resolve manufacturing, assembly, and field reliability issues.Support DFM, DFA, and DFT initiatives.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.5 10+ years of experience in complex PCB and PCBA design.Proven Experience Designing Boards ForEnterprise serversStorage systemsNetworking equipmentHigh-performance embedded platformsStrong Expertise InHigh-speed digital designSignal integrity fundamentalsPower integrity fundamentalsPCB stack-up developmentEMI/EMC mitigationExperience With Modern ECAD Design Platforms Such AsSiemens XpeditionCadence AllegroAltium DesignerEquivalent enterprise-level ECAD toolsKnowledge of DDR4/DDR5, PCIe, SAS, SATA, SERDES, and Ethernet technologies.Experience interpreting vendor reference designs, compliance requirements, and chipset design guides.Strong understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly processes. Preferred QualificationsExperience with 2U server, JBOD, JBOF, or storage enclosure architectures.Familiarity with BMC, management controllers, and platform management interfaces.Experience supporting SI/PI simulations using industry-standard tools.Knowledge of thermal design considerations for high-density systems.Client General InformationExperience working with ODMs, EMS providers, and external design partners.Understanding of firmware-hardware interactions and platform bring-up activities.Exposure to lifecycle management, sustaining engineering, and field failure analysis.Technical SkillsHigh-Speed DesignPCIe Gen4/Gen5SAS 12G/24GSATANVMeEthernet 10G 400GSERDES architecturesDDR4/DDR5 PCB DesignMentor Graphics proficiencyMultilayer PCB design (up to 24 layers)Controlled impedance routingDifferential pair designPower distribution network designDesign for Manufacturability (DFM)Design for Assembly (DFA) +Design for Test (DFT)TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.