Job description

Viking Enterprise Solutions (VES) has a rich history of leadership in providing storage and storage server platforms to hyperscale and enterprise data centers worldwide. The division leads the market with ultra-high capacity and high-performance systems. Now VES provides advanced software solutions supporting ML/AI applications for generative and inferential AI in the data center and at the Edge. Software is at the heart of what makes VES a solutions provider. Cloud native systems are designed and built to simplify the use of tools and hardware so users get the job done quickly and efficiently. VES also designs and builds NVMe flash based server appliances, JBOD storage systems and related products for a variety of data center and storage applications. Viking Enterprise Solutions products are tailored for integration into OEM, System Integrator and data center products. Viking Enterprise Solutions is proud to be part of the Sanmina family. Sanmina is recognized as a technology leader, providing end-to-end design, manufacturing and logistics solutions, maintaining a global footprint of design and manufacturing operations in 23 countries on six continents. Job Purpose: Principal Electrical Engineer will be responsible for leading design efforts of complex electronics projects across the entire lifecycle(EVT, DVT, PVT, Production/Sustaining). The selected candidate will provide technical guidance to teams/individual engineers, set project direction and influence/drive the organization to a successful launch of products in the server/storage domain. Nature of Duties and Responsibilities:  Expertise o Assist in the development of architectures, product design requirements and other required documentation based on marketing requirements o Simulate/predict signal integrity and circuit functionality using state of the art simulation tools. o Enable state-of-the-art electrical designs/approaches while meeting schedule expectations o Fluent in the use of Cadence toolsets  Technical Leadership o Provide expert guidance to teams and individual engineers o Articulate the goals and intent for work products o Proactively influence the organization toward successful product launches  Project Management o Provide expert input into tasks and schedule baselines o Drive team to meet schedules o Validate delivered work products meet the needs of the project stakeholders  Problem Solving o Drive problem solving activities on projects o Drive organizational change on systemic problems o Drive use of structured problem-solving technics within the team o Proactively assist customers to successfully resolve issues seen in their environments o Partner with Operations to optimize costs/yields on released and pre-release products.  Collaboration o Participate in new product concepts and strategies and implementation methods. o Interface directly with customer development teams and contribute to product architecture. Education and Experience: • BSEE or equivalent engineering degree • 15+ years experience in system level product development • Server and/or Storage systems experience highly desired • Experience with High Speed signal design and simulation (SAS4, SATA, NVMe, PCIeGx, DDR, etc). • Hands on experience utilizing standard lab equipment, oscilloscopes, meters, TDR, power equipment, etc. • Strong experience in bring up/debug boards and system level designs (EVT, DVT, PVT) • Experience with programmable logic (FPGA, CPLD, etc.) • Familiar with simulation programs such as PSPICE, ModelSim, Ansys, etc. • Ability to collect, analyze and report on datasets collected as part of test plans, customer requests and problem-solving activities • Strong written and oral communication skills. • Knowledge of MS Office products for documentation and presenting material • Knowledge of cost basis for electronic components • Experience working with inhouse and external high volume manufacturing partners located in and outside the US • Must enjoy working in a fast-paced active environment as a team player Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer Salary Range(annual): $135,000 - $190,000 Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.

Requirements

Must-haves

 Expertise
o Assist in the development of architectures, product design requirements and
other required documentation based on marketing requirements
o Simulate/predict signal integrity and circuit functionality using state of the art
simulation tools.
o Enable state-of-the-art electrical designs/approaches while meeting schedule
expectations
o Fluent in the use of Cadence toolsets
 Technical Leadership
o Provide expert guidance to teams and individual engineers
o Articulate the goals and intent for work products
o Proactively influence the organization toward successful product launches
 Project Management
o Provide expert input into tasks and schedule baselines
o Drive team to meet schedules
o Validate delivered work products meet the needs of the project stakeholders
 Problem Solving
o Drive problem solving activities on projects
o Drive organizational change on systemic problems
o Drive use of structured problem-solving technics within the team
o Proactively assist customers to successfully resolve issues seen in their
environments
o Partner with Operations to optimize costs/yields on released and pre-release
 Collaboration

Nice-to-haves

None flagged.

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Keywords to mirror

mlai

Platform: sanmina
Effort: medium

Benefits

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Health Insurance

Vision

Pto

Paid Time Off