You communicate your designs clearly, whether you are writing a board usage document for a customer or explaining board screening procedures to a technician. At Synopsys, your PCBs will be used in a well-equipped lab alongside experienced engineers who design analog and digital circuits. You will have the tools and support to develop your board design expertise on products that matter.
What You'll Be Doing
Design PCBs supporting high power, high speed testchips, utilizing solid PI and SI knowledge to optimize board transmission lines and enable high speed SERDES testing
Work with board schematics and layouts to optimize test points and signal paths that enable entire silicon validation teams to test our products
Analyze board layouts with HFSS tools to extract PI and SI models of designs and predict performance before fabrication
Debug hardware issues using high speed scopes, power meters, IR cameras, and other equipment to provide board modifications and updates that solve PCB PI issues and drive continuous hardware improvement
Document bring up and test procedures for the boards to communicate proper debug and screening procedures to lab technicians commissioning test boards
Interface directly with PCB fabrication houses to mass produce PCB designs, managing design rules, cost tradeoffs, and manufacturability
Contribute to the continuous improvement of validation processes, test coverage, and lab infrastructure
The Impact You Will Have
Ensure product quality by providing solid hardware solutions to our silicon validation team that enable accurate, repeatable testing
Build reliable test setups that improve validation throughput and consistency across product releases, reducing time to market
Create test setups that are functionally and visually appealing for customer demos, representing Synopsys engineering standards
Help maintain Synopsys standards for product performance, interoperability, and reliability in semiconductor IP and design solutions
Enable high speed SERDES testing that pushes the boundaries of what our IP can deliver to customers
Reduce hardware-related validation bottlenecks through thoughtful design that anticipates lab usage and debug needs
Build a foundation of reusable, well-documented board designs that accelerate future product development cycles
What You'll Need
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 8 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering with 6 years of relevant experience
Hands-on experience working with electronics test and measurement equipment in a professional or academic lab setting
Experience with interfacing directly with PCB fabrication houses to mass produce PCB designs
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a methodical approach to problem solving
Experience with high-speed electronics, FPGA development tools, Verilog HDL, or test automation platforms is a plus
Demonstrated ability to run PI and SI simulations using tools like HFSS or similar platforms
Experience designing PCBs for SERDES or high-speed serial communication applications is a plus
Who You Are
You approach design work with attention to detail and a commitment to thoroughness, knowing that small decisions compound over the life of a product
You communicate technical information clearly in both written reports and verbal discussions with cross-functional team members, translating between schematic-level detail and system-level impact
You are self-directed and organized, able to manage your design schedule and follow through on tasks without oversight
You are comfortable asking questions when requirements are unclear and seeking input from more experienced engineers when needed
You take ownership of your test hardware designs, ensuring accuracy and repeatability in your measurements
You can explain a tradeoff between signal integrity performance and fabrication cost to a project lead in two sentences without losing the nuance
The Team You'll Be Part Of
You will work with a cross functional engineering team of analog and digital designers and hardware engineers with a variety of backgrounds. Our R&D lab in Mississauga is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for high accuracy, high-speed test, and debug.
Rewards and Benefits
We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.
