Senior PCB Engineer
NVIDIAJob Title
Senior PCB Engineer
Role Summary
Seeking an experienced Printed Circuit Board (PCB) material science subject-matter expert to lead PCB technology development, supplier engagement, and high-volume manufacturing readiness for high-layer-count PCBs. The role supports engineering, signal integrity, sourcing, and operations teams and drives material and interconnect R&D to meet next-generation product requirements.
Experience Level
Senior - requires extensive experience; the posting requests 12+ years of relevant PCB design, fabrication, and materials experience.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include leading technology development, supplier engagement, and cross-functional support.
- Lead R&D and implementation for high-volume manufacturing of high-layer-count PCBs.
- Develop new PCB technologies, interconnect structures, and materials to meet product performance and cost targets.
- Own PCB technology and material roadmaps aligned to engineering requirements and next-generation product needs.
- Provide PCB technology support to engineering teams, signal integrity, PCB design, sourcing, and operations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with PCB manufacturers and laminate material suppliers.
- Define and optimize PCB stack-ups to maximize reliability while managing cost-avoidance strategies.
- Engage the PCB supply base to ensure capability and readiness; qualify suppliers for new technologies and materials.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills, domain knowledge, and professional attributes.
- Extensive expertise in PCB technologies and R&D of laminate materials, interconnect structures, chemistries, and fabrication processes.
- Deep knowledge of the PCB supplier base and raw material sourcing ecosystem.
- Proven experience with HDI, high-layer-count PCBs, and signal-integrity challenges for high-speed (25 Gbps+) designs.
- Experience with Transient Liquid Phase Sintering (TLPS) technology or PTFE materials is preferred.
- OEM system-level PCB and backplane experience is highly desirable.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with hardware and signal-integrity engineering teams and to build trusted cross-functional relationships.
- Self-starter who operates with minimal supervision and demonstrates strong leadership and verbal/written communication skills.
Education Requirements
BS or MS in Chemistry, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. The posting specifies 12+ years of experience in PCB design, fabrication, and materials as part of the qualification.
About the Company
Company: NVIDIA
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA
NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.
