Why Work at Lenovo
Description and Requirements
About Our Team
We are hiring a System Integrity Architect to work in Lenovo's Cloud Service Provider Group (CSP). This is a fast-paced customer-centric organization that will adapt to changing market demands to serve customer needs. We're the only company with true end-to-end capabilities for even the most unique solution. Our CSP solutions are designed, built and deployed worldwide - all in-house.
This role will be responsible to lead the enabling and verifying Printed Circuit Board (PCB) hardware and layout designs and drive resolution of SI/PI challenges in collaboration with the design engineer, PCB designer, and system teams.
What You'll Do
• Perform SI simulation during new server/storage/GPU system concepts
• Define and develop design methodologies to improve design quality and productivity
• Support the signal integrity design for various server boards
• Research PCB materials and evaluate PCB stackups
• Performing PCB layout reviews
• Creating actionable recommendations based upon design reviews
• Guiding connector design and component qualifications from a signal integrity standpoint
• Collaborate with the system architect to determine the best routing design to meet the various requirements and ensure a solid performing design
• Research in new technology and trend that would impact the system SI
Basic Qualifications
• BSEE or BSCE degree required
• 10+ years experience
• Experience with simulation tools, such as Sigrity, Hyperlynx SI/PI, ADS, and HSPICE is necessary
• Must have experience with HFSS, ADS, Cadence SI/PI suite, and Hspice. o ADS is the key tool for SERDES channel simulation.
- HFSS is for Via/Connectors modeling.
- Cadence is for PI simulation.
Preferred Qualifications
• A Master’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering is a plus
• Hyperscale/Cloud experience
• Experience in direct customer engagements
• Experience with 3D EM Field Solvers is preferred
• Knowledge with PCB fabrication process is a plus
• Experience correlating simulation results with lab measurements.
• Experience with SERDES simulation is a big plus
• Ability to understand customer requirements; interpret these requirements and convert them into a competitive CSP platform portfolio
• Deep knowledge of X86 Intel/AMD server architecture
• Ability to interface with Lenovo and customer executives
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead teams and have the ability to make decisions
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Ability to work effectively cross-culturally across teams in the US and Asia