Job Description

Our partner is looking for a Hardware Design Engineer to take ownership of complex board designs from initial architecture through schematic capture, layout review, prototype build and production.

This is a practical engineering role with full design responsibility. You will define board architecture, select components, establish electrical and layout requirements, and work closely with SI, PI, power, thermal, mechanical and firmware teams to ensure the design is ready for bring-up and manufacturing.

You will remain responsible for the board throughout its lifecycle, including design reviews, prototype feedback, ECOs, respins and production improvements.

Location: Barcelona, Spain, Hybrid
Level: Senior

Responsibilities

Own board architecture and schematic design
Define block partitioning, interfaces and power architecture
Design power trees, sequencing, clocking and reset
Select components based on electrical, thermal, cost and supply requirements
Own BOM decisions, second sourcing and obsolescence risks
Define PCB stackup, placement and routing constraints
Review PCB layouts against SI, PI and thermal requirements
Define keep outs and critical routing requirements
Perform circuit simulation and worst case analysis
Build timing, interface and electrical budgets
Lead formal hardware design reviews
Manage ECOs, revisions and board respins
Support prototype builds and hardware bring-up
Incorporate validation and field feedback into new revisions
Work with manufacturing partners through NPI and production

Requirements

5+ years of complex digital board design experience
Server, data centre, networking or similar hardware background
Proven schematic ownership from concept to production
Experience with complex multilayer PCBs
Strong digital and mixed signal design knowledge
Power tree and sequencing experience
Clock, reset and level shifting knowledge
Experience with high speed interface design
Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, Altium, Xpedition or equivalent
Ability to define and review PCB layout constraints
Strong schematic and layout review skills
Experience with multiple board revisions and ECOs
Experience supporting designs through production

Optional / Desired

PCIe Gen5 or Gen6
DDR5 or LPDDR
High speed SerDes
High current power delivery
PDN aware PCB design
NPI with CM or ODM partners
DFM and DFT experience
Manufacturing yield improvement
OCP rack or board platforms
Python for BOM, netlist or design automation

What’s in it for you?

Flexible working hours
Hybrid model, 4 days office, 1 day from home
1 week per year working from anywhere
25 days annual leave plus December 24 and 31
Monthly food allowance
Private medical insurance
Relocation bonus
Housing search support
Visa support if required
Family relocation support
Virtual shares
Language classes
Tax incentive, subject to eligibility

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