Company:
Translarity is a leading-edge provider of full wafer test solutions to the semiconductor industry, with operations in California, Texas and Taiwan. Our customers power the technology behind your digital life, including the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers and their suppliers.
Summary:
Translarity seeks an SI/PI Engineer to assist in Probe, PCB and total system simulations and design support for high performance, high frequency semiconductor probe card designs.
Location: Fremont, CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Design and model PCBs and MLOs for probe card applications.
- Engage in the engineering review process, including schematic review, functional specification, PCB placement review, and PCB routing review.
- Conduct power integrity analysis (AC and DC) and provide feedback to layout/hardware engineering teams.
- Perform cross-talk analysis and offer insights to layout and hardware engineering.
- Document signal integrity rules for hardware engineers and PCB layout.
- Perform HFSS simulations for individual probes, probe arrays and other 3D structures
- Engage with the probe design process to optimize probes for high speed performance
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Proficient in PCB design fundamentals.
- Expertise in signal loss, impedance control, and crosstalk (near end and far end).
- Familiar with single-ended and differential signaling up to 60Gbps.
- Experience working with component models and cascading models for system simulations.
- Proficient in using simulation tools like Sigrity, Ansys HFSS, SIwave Electronics Desktop, HSPICE, SiSoft QSI/QCD, and ADS.
- Skilled in electrical length calculations for signal matching.
- Ability to interpret signals in both frequency (S-parameter) and time domains.
- Solid understanding of electromagnetic and transmission line theory, general I/O design, signal integrity, and interface technologies.
- Clear understanding of power distribution network design and optimization techniques.
- Self-motivated with strong project leadership and ownership abilities.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a diverse team environment.
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with at least 5 years of Signal Integrity experience
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
