Sanmina

Principal Electrical Engineer

Sanmina, Colorado Springs

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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.
Responsibilities
Nature of Duties and Responsibilities:
Expertise

Assist in the development of architectures, product design requirements and

Other Required Documentation Based On Marketing Requirements

Simulate/predict signal integrity and circuit functionality using state of the art

simulation tools.

Enable state-of-the-art electrical designs/approaches while meeting schedule

expectations

Fluent in the use of Cadence toolsets

Technical Leadership

Provide expert guidance to teams and individual engineers
Articulate the goals and intent for work products
Proactively influence the organization toward successful product launches

Project Management

Provide expert input into tasks and schedule baselines
Drive team to meet schedules
Validate delivered work products meet the needs of the project stakeholders

Problem Solving

Drive problem solving activities on projects
Drive organizational change on systemic problems
Drive use of structured problem-solving technics within the team
Proactively assist customers to successfully resolve issues seen in their

environments

Partner with Operations to optimize costs/yields on released and pre-release

products.
Collaboration

Participate in new product concepts and strategies and implementation methods.
Interface directly with customer development teams and contribute to product

architecture.
Education
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 - $160,000
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.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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