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Job description
NXP Semiconductors is hiring a Senior System Hardware Engineer — a full-time, based in Shanghai, Pudong role. Apply directly on NXP Semiconductors's careers page below.
Senior System Hardware Engineer - MPU
Location: Shanghai (Pudong)
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Lead system engineering activities for new product introduction (NPI), including SoC definition, hardware system design, PISI, bring-up, debugging, validation, technical documentation, reference schematic/layout design, and application note preparation.
- Own and drive cost effective reference platform design.
- Provide customer support and technical enablement, including training, demo/prototype bring-up, onsite troubleshooting, technical presentations and workshops.
- Manage and deliver multiple NPI and customer projects in parallel under aggressive schedules.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 7+ years hardware board design experience.
- Independent experience in system board design with Cortex-A5x/A7x.
- Independent design experience with PMIC、DC-DC、LDO power systems.
- Strong PCB layout expertise including material selection, dielectric/stackup, SI/PI principles, and HDI high speed layout.
- Hands on experience with signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis.
- Familiarity with PCBA manufacturing processes including DFM, EMI/ESD, thermal design, and testing.
- Proficient in high-speed interface design and validation: DDR, LPDDR4, LPDDR5/5x, eMMC, QSPI, PCIe4.0, USB3.0 (with/without PD), Ethernet, etc.
- Skilled at Cadence OrCAD / Allegro.
- Experience with EMI/EMC compliance is a plus.
- Understanding SI theory; familiarity with Cadence Sigrity, HyperLynx or similar simulation tools is a plus.
- Familiar with diagnostic tools such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, etc.
- Strong communication skills in both English and Chinese.
- Demonstrated ability to drive technical issues to close.
- Detail oriented, patient, responsible, with strong initiative and willingness to learn.
- Capable of working under very tight project schedules.
- Strong teamwork and independent work capability.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Experience in embedded software is preferred.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office, Visio, PowerPoint.
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What skills are required for Senior System Hardware Engineer at NXP Semiconductors?
The required skills for Senior System Hardware Engineer at NXP Semiconductors include: PCIe, Ethernet, Microsoft 365, Visio, PowerPoint.
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Senior System Hardware Engineer at NXP Semiconductors is a Senior level position.
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