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Senior/Staff – Package/Substrate/System Board Design Engineer
Location : Malaysia (Penang, Selangor) and Vietnam (Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh) (on-site) Job Type : Full-time
Malaysians only and/or have permit to work in Malaysia Reporting to : Engineering Lead
Senior/Staff System Board Design Engineer
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the end-to-end development of complex multilayer system boards, including architecture definition, schematic design & technical decision-making.
• Drive component selection, trade-off analysis & architecture optimization to meet electrical, thermal, and mechanical constraints.
• Ensure high-speed signal integrity, power integrity & EMI/EMC compliance through simulation, design & testing.
• Lead board bring-up, root cause analysis, and system-level debug using lab instruments (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.).
• Define test strategies and validate hardware against functional, environmental, and reliability requirements.
• Prepare and review detailed design documentation: schematics, BOMs, layout constraints, test reports, and manufacturing files.
• Collaborate with PCB layout engineers on components placements, routing and PCB stack up.
• Skilful on handing rework tool to preforming board rework and modifications to hardware components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including SoC, firmware, packaging, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.
• Interface with suppliers, PCB fabrication and assembly vendors for prototyping and production.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and code/design reviews for junior team members
Requirements:
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering. • 8+ years of hands-on experience in high-complexity PCB/system board design. • Proficiency in schematic capture and layout tools (e.g., Cadence Allegro, Altium, OrCAD). • Deep expertise in high-speed digital design (DDR, PCIe, USB, Ethernet, etc.). • Strong understanding of signal and power integrity, simulation techniques, and SI/PI tools (e.g.,
HyperLynx, Sigrity). • Demonstrated experience with board bring-up, lab validation, and production ramp. • In-depth knowledge of DFM/DFT, EMC/EMI, and regulatory compliance requirements. • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills in solving complex system issues independently. • Highly self-motivated, meticulous, independent with strong ownership on critical deliverables. • Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative across teams. • Preferred Qualifications:
o Experience with designs involving FPGAs, SoCs, PMICs, custom ASICs, or AI/ML accelerators.
o Familiarity with thermal design, power supply design, and mechanical constraints. o Experience in industrial, networking, datacenter, automotive, or medical hardware
development environments. o Knowledge of embedded firmware or system software. o Prior experience with project or technical leadership roles.
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Senior/Staff Package or Substrate Design Engineer Key Responsibilities:
• Designing and developing advanced IC packages and substrates, including 2.5D, 3D, and fan out wafer-level packaging
• Creating detailed layout designs using CAD tools (e.g., Cadence Allegro Package Designer). • Optimizing package designs for electrical performance, thermal dissipation, and mechanical reliability. • Developing and maintaining design rules and guidelines. • Collaborating with IC designers, SIPI engineers, and project teams. • Communicating design requirements and constraints. • Working with external vendors and suppliers. Requirements:
• Degree/Master/PHD in Electrical/electronic Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field • Minimum 5-10 years of professional working experience in package/substrate • Experience with IC packaging technologies and substrate design. • Proficiency in CAD tools for package design (e.g., Cadence Allegro Package Designer). • Knowledge of signal integrity and power integrity principles. • Understanding of thermal management and mechanical reliability. • Familiarity with advanced packaging technologies (e.g., 2.5D, 3D). • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Senior/Staff Power integrity Design Engineer Key Responsibilities:
• PDN Analysis and Simulation. • Performing AC and DC analysis of PDNs using simulation tools • Simulating impedance profiles, voltage drops, and current densities to identify potential issues. • Modelling and simulating decoupling capacitor networks to optimize performance. • Analysing transient behaviour and switching noise. • Creating detailed reports and presentations summarizing simulation and measurement results. • Documenting design guidelines and best practices for power integrity. Requirements:
• Degree/Master/PHD in Electrical and Electronics. • Minimum 5-10 years of professional working experience in power intergrity. • Strong understanding of power electronics, circuit theory, and electromagnetic theory. • Proficiency in using power integrity simulation tools • Experience with Package and/or PCB design and layout principles. • Knowledge and experience in interposer is an added advantage. • Knowledge of decoupling capacitor selection and placement. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills. • Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to power integrity. • Understanding of thermal analysis is a plus.