Principal Electrical Design Engineer

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About the Company
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.
About the Role
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
Assist in the development of architectures, product design requirements and other required documentation based on marketing requirementsSimulate/predict signal integrity and circuit functionality using state of the art simulation tools.Enable state-of-the-art electrical designs/approaches while meeting schedule expectationsFluent in the use of Cadence toolsetsProvide expert guidance to teams and individual engineersArticulate the goals and intent for work productsProactively influence the organization toward successful product launchesProvide expert input into tasks and schedule baselinesDrive team to meet schedulesValidate delivered work products meet the needs of the project stakeholdersDrive problem solving activities on projectsDrive organizational change on systemic problemsDrive use of structured problem-solving techniques within the teamProactively assist customers to successfully resolve issues seen in their environmentsPartner with Operations to optimize costs/yields on released and pre-release products.Participate in new product concepts and strategies and implementation methods.Interface directly with customer development teams and contribute to product architecture.
Qualifications
BSEE or equivalent engineering degree12+ years experience in system level product developmentServer and/or Storage systems experience highly desiredExperience with High Speed signal design and simulation (SAS4, SATA, NVMe, PCIeGx, DDR, etc). xzbcwsv 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 activitiesStrong written and oral communication skills.Knowledge of MS Office products for documentation and presenting materialKnowledge of cost basis for electronic componentsExperience working with inhouse and external high volume manufacturing partners located in and outside the USMust enjoy working in a fast-paced active environment as a team player