Experienced Signal and Power Integrity Engineer

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform Signal and Power Integrity simulations for all SSD products, collaborating with different engineering teams to balance system/product constraints with PCIE, DDR , NAND and high speed clocks.
• Perform pre-layout and post-layout simulation flow
• Create simulation models and develop simulation methodology for SIPI design
• Stackup review and layer assignment for High speed and PDN
• Analyze chip/package/PCB PDNs and make design trade-off and negotiate power budgets.
• Provide system SI design guidance and perform post-layout review and optimization
• Work closely with silicon team, packaging team and PCB layout team to optimize SI design based on the simulation data
• Use simulation and lab data to support design troubleshooting and propose corrective actions, drive failure analysis, root cause efforts, and design of experiments to resolve problems.
• Generate simulation report based on the data and communicate with XFNs with clear SI recommendation.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of experience in EM simulation and measurement areas
• Solid EM fundamentals and familiar with EM simulation tools. Solid experience using Cadence Sigrity, PowerSI, OptimizePI, Ansys SIwave, Keysight ADS, 3D layout and Ansys HFSS
• Experience delivering a product into manufacturing.

PREFERRED:

• Master’s in electrical engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Feel comfortable using different instruments such as network analyzer, oscilloscope, signal generator, scope and other related test equipment to measure the eye-diagram
• Familiar with PCB and flex design and manufacture process

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company,