Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 4 hours ago
Senior PCB Layout Design Manager
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$213K/yr - $266K/yr
12+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on the future of automotive technology, particularly electric vehicles. They are seeking a Senior PCB Layout Design Manager to lead the design and execution of high-speed and power PCB layouts for various automotive systems, ensuring designs meet industry standards and are manufacturable.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Technical Design Ownership & Execution
Drive and own PCB designs for major automotive systems, including ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), BMS (Battery Management Systems), Body systems, and Infotainment Systems
Design and implement high-speed, power, and mixed-signal PCB layout designs to automotive standards
Manage designs incorporating HDI (High-Density Interconnect) design practices
Oversee high-speed signaling, such as DDR4, PCIe, CSI, and LVDS, as well as HV, and Mixed-Signal design
Improve package designs by effectively addressing space-constraint challenges while balancing performance trade-offs
Build and maintain our component library and be responsible for its integrity
Process and Workflow Leadership
Be the primary contributor to overall process and workflow development between engineering and design
Work directly with the Technical Program Manager to align on schedule and build resource plans (based on requirements for process development and working in a high-speed environment)
Work with external design houses to manage high workloads
Lead process improvement initiatives by working with the Design Manager and EDA team to automate repeat tasks or common errors (supports defining and developing processes and configuring the ECAD tool)
Take responsibility for configuring our ECAD tool to ensure complete alignment with the overall Rivian VW technology design and release process
Think holistically ("Zoom Out & Deep Dive"). Understand the impact of your plan or decision on the program and customers
Deep dive into technical issues to drive data-driven decisions
Lead the effort in defining and developing processes related to PCB design
Manufacturing and Quality Management
Improve and optimize the durability and performance for automotive designs
Work directly with our contract manufacturer to develop design rules for manufacturing
Implement DFM (Design for Manufacturing) feedback, ensuring all final designs are manufacturable and manufactured to a high standard
Stay up to date on the latest manufacturing techniques
Qualification
Required
12+ years' experience in PCB Layout design
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
Proven experience with full life cycle development from layout to manufacturing
Advanced expertise in High Density (HDI), DDR4/PCIe, signal and power integrity design experience
Experience working in a high-speed environment with short development times
Advanced experience with Altium Designer
Cadence proficiency is a plus
Experience defining and developing processes related to PCB design
Demonstrated strong creative thinking and problem-solving toolbox
Company
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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