• PCB Layout Engineer

    Meta (Sunnyvale, CA)


    Summary:

    Meta Reality Labs is seeking a PCB Layout Engineer. In this role you will be working with hardware engineers, CMs, and PCB/Assembly vendors to determine PCB stack-up, apply design constraints, perform component placement and signal routing and DFM. You will assist hardware engineers to perform signal integrity and power integrity analysis, and release fab and assembly packages.

    Required Skills:

    PCB Layout Engineer Responsibilities:

    1. Own and improve Meta PCB/FPC design processes, work with hardware team, contractors, and CM PCB teams to deliver fab releases.

    2. Own complex PCB/FPC/RFPC designs, containing analog, digital, RF, Camera, Display, Audio, Sensors and power charging components.

    3. Manage and coach CM and PCB vendors on placement/routing/DFM/Working Gerber review to meet Meta design quality.

    4. Create and manage PCB documentation including fabrication and assembly packages, such as Gerber, ODB, BoM, fab and assembly drawings.

    5. Interface with board fabrication vendor to select proper materials and stack-up, use correct impedance and DFX rulesets.

    6. Work with assembly vendors to supply data and seek assembly design requirements. Resolve DFM and manufacturing related issues.

    7. Work with hardware engineers and document control departments to release fab and assembly packages into a company-wide PLM system. Author ECO’s if necessary.

    8. Work closely with ECAD librarians on maintaining and expanding the company-wide library.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications:

    9. BS in EE or equivalent practical experience

    10. 5+ years of PCB design experience

    11. Experience with Cadence tool sets or similar technologies

    12. Experience in managing and coaching CMs and PCB vendors

    13. Experience in preparing fabrication notes, assembly notes, and deliverables, such as Gerber files, drill charts, PCB assembly BOMs, and/or other PCB and assembly related documents required by PCB fabrication vendors to build circuit boards for prototypes and products

    14. Experience interpreting datasheets and schematics, generating netlists and constraints, and using schematic for layout and routing reference

    15. Experience with PLM systems such as Agile

    16. Knowledge of IPC, JEDEC, IEEE, and/or other electronic standards

    17. Experience with HDI design. Knowledge of multilayer PCB layout, fabrication and assembly techniques including blind/buried vias, and microvias

    18. Experience with Rigid, Flex, and/or Rigid-Flex boards design and manufacturing

    19. Experience in PCB layout design constraints for mixed/RF signal, high speed signal impedance control, memory interfaces, power distribution, heat dissipation, and/or optimization for EMI performance

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Preferred Qualifications:

    20. Experience with mSAP technologies

    21. Experience with SiP technologies

    22. 10+ years of experience of PCB layout design using Cadence Allegro

    23. Proven track record of designing and managing all aspects of printed board design used in high-volume consumer products

    24. Experience in cost effective consumer electronics design

    25. Knowledge in EMC compliance, environmental safety compliance

    Public Compensation:

    $139,000/year to $200,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

    **Industry:** Internet

    Equal Opportunity:

    Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

     

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