Altentechnologyusa Senior Hardware Engineer responsible for electrical hardware design of interior display and infotainment systems. Own schematic capture, PCB layout, and component library management using Altium Designer.
Responsibilities
Own schematic capture and PCB layout in Altium for display driver boards, interface boards, and infotainment hardware
Design highly integrated, space constrained multilayer boards with attention to signal integrity, high speed differential routing for LVDS, MIPI, and eDP, power integrity, and thermal relief
Execute EMC and ESD conscious layout including grounding strategy, shielding, and filtering
Support low voltage power architecture and integration into the vehicle's zonal electrical architecture
Build, govern, and maintain the Altium component library: symbols, footprints, 3D models, parametric data, naming conventions, IPC compliant footprint rules, and a review and approval workflow for new parts
Drive part selection and qualification against AEC-Q100, Q101, and Q200 grade, temperature range, lifecycle and end of life risk, and package suitability for the vehicle environment, and own second sourcing and obsolescence risk
Link library and design data to the BOM and requirements environment so what is in the schematic matches what purchasing can buy
Partner with mechanical on board outline, connector placement, mounting, and enclosure fit under aggressive packaging targets
Run design reviews, work DFM and DFT feedback with EMS partners, and support bring up, debug, and validation of prototype boards
Generate and maintain fabrication and assembly documentation and release hardware through the formal change process
Qualification
BSEE or equivalentDemonstrated high speedSolid grasp of component packagingFamiliarity with CISPR 25Hands on lab skills$150Compliance NoticeCadence AllegroMentor XpeditionZuken CR-8000OrCAD backgrounds
Required
BSEE or equivalent, 7+ years of schematic and PCB design experience
Expert level Altium Designer including vault or workspace based library management. Cadence Allegro, Mentor Xpedition, Zuken CR-8000, or OrCAD backgrounds considered where the candidate has owned library governance and the transition to Altium is realistic
Demonstrated high speed, high density layout on consumer or automotive electronics
Solid grasp of component packaging, IPC footprint standards, datasheet interpretation, and automotive grade component qualification
Exposure to a PLM or BOM environment such as Teamcenter, Windchill, Enovia, Agile PLM, or Arena, and comfort releasing hardware through a formal change process
Familiarity with CISPR 25, ISO 11452, and ISO 10605 is a plus
Hands on lab skills: scope, bring up, and root cause on your own designs
$150,000 - 165,000
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
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