Hardware Design & CAD Engineer

Hardware Solutions is a central team within NXPs GOE organization responsible for the design manufacturing compliance and supply chain operations of hardware boards. The organization provides hardware solutions supporting multiple business units across automotive industrial IoT networking wireless and consumer markets.

The Hardware Design & CAD Engineer supports the development of board solutions throughout the product lifecycle from concept through production release. The role combines hardware design and PCB layout disciplines enabling the engineer to contribute to schematic development component selection PCB implementation validation and documentation activities.

Working under the guidance of senior engineers this individual collaborates with hardware designers layout engineers program managers manufacturing teams validation engineers and application teams to deliver high-quality manufacturable and cost-effective hardware solutions.

Hardware Design Support
Support the development of board-level hardware designs based on system and product requirements.
Assist in translating requirements into schematic designs and hardware implementations.
Create maintain and review schematics using approved design tools and methodologies.
Support component selection BOM creation and lifecycle management activities.
Assist with design analysis and simulations to validate circuit functionality and performance.
Participate in design reviews incorporating feedback from cross-functional stakeholders.
Support board bring-up debugging root cause analysis and validation activities.
Generate and maintain engineering documentation including design reports validation reports and release packages.
Support EMC reliability compliance and manufacturing readiness activities.

CAD & PCB Layout Support
Develop and maintain PCB layouts for multilayer board designs under established design guidelines.
Request schematic symbols PCB footprints and CAD library components.
Implement placement routing and layout constraints to support signal integrity manufacturability and performance requirements.
Perform Design Rule Checks (DRC) and address identified layout issues.
Generate fabrication assembly and manufacturing documentation.
Support DFM DFA and DFT reviews.
Collaborate with PCB fabricators and assembly partners to resolve design-related issues.

Project & Team Collaboration
Collaborate with Design Engineers CAD Engineers Program Managers Product Engineers Validation Engineers and Application Engineers.
Participate in project planning activities and provide estimates for assigned tasks.
Support issue resolution activities throughout the product lifecycle.
Contribute to engineering process improvements standardization initiatives and lessons-learned activities.
Communicate technical status risks and issues to stakeholders.
Support successful execution of projects with respect to quality cost and schedule objectives.

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
36 years of experience in hardware design PCB layout CAD engineering or a related field.
Understanding of analog digital and mixed-signal circuit fundamentals.
Experience using schematic capture and PCB design tools (Cadence preferred).
Understanding of PCB design processes fabrication and assembly fundamentals.
Familiarity with component selection BOM management and engineering documentation.
Basic understanding of DFM DFA and DFT principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a global cross-functional engineering environment.
Experience with Cadence Allegro and OrCAD design tools

Exposure to NXP processors microcontrollers or application processors.
Knowledge of high-speed interfaces such as DDR PCIe Ethernet USB CAN SPI I2C and UART.
Exposure to Signal Integrity (SI) Power Integrity (PI) and EMC concepts.
Experience supporting board bring-up debug and validation activities.
Familiarity with PLM systems and engineering change management processes.
Experience supporting Automotive Industrial Networking IoT or Consumer products.
Experience with PCB stack-up definition and multilayer PCB technologies.

Technical Execution
Completes assigned design and layout activities with moderate guidance.
Applies engineering fundamentals to solve routine technical problems.
Produces quality deliverables that meet engineering standards and project requirements.
Demonstrates growing proficiency in both hardware design and PCB layout disciplines.

Ownership & Accountability
Takes ownership of assigned tasks and deliverables.
Delivers commitments within agreed timelines.
Escalates risks and technical issues proactively.
Demonstrates responsibility for quality and accuracy of work products.

Collaboration
Works effectively within cross-functional and global teams.
Builds productive working relationships with internal stakeholders.
Actively participates in design reviews and team discussions.
Incorporates feedback constructively and continuously improves performance.

Problem Solving
Identifies issues through data analysis testing and debugging.
Uses structured problem-solving techniques to evaluate alternatives and recommend solutions.
Demonstrates initiative in resolving technical challenges within area of responsibility.

Learning & Growth
Continuously develops knowledge of hardware design PCB layout and related technologies.
Learns and applies engineering best practices standards and design methodologies.
Seeks opportunities to broaden technical capabilities across both DE and CAD disciplines.

Communication
Communicates technical information clearly and effectively.
Provides regular status updates on assigned work.
Documents designs issues and solutions with appropriate detail and clarity.

On-time completion of design and layout deliverables.
First-pass quality of schematics and PCB layouts.
Accuracy and completeness of engineering documentation.
Reduction of design rework and manufacturing issues.
Effective collaboration with project teams and stakeholders.
Compliance with engineering processes and standards.
Demonstrated growth in both hardware design and CAD competencies.

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