Mother Board Design Engineer

The candidate will play a critical role in the development of in-house server motherboards and systems, working collaboratively with internal cross-functional engineering teams as well as external partners to ensure robust product design. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, results-driven, and committed to excellence—focused on delivering highly competitive, reliable, and durable products.

Qualifications: MSEE (CE) with 5+ years or BSEE with 7+ years of hardware design experience 

Experience: 5-10 years

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end hardware development projects from initial concept through mass production.
• Design and develop server motherboards and systems, including schematic capture and component selection and manage BOMs (Bill of Material).
• Drive system-level design for data center and IT infrastructure products, considering architecture, mechanical, power, and thermal aspects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (firmware, software, mechanical, validation, manufacturing) to ensure successful product integration and delivery.
• Work closely with ODMs, suppliers, and external partners to manage hardware design and manufacturing processes.
• Define and execute hardware validation strategies, including bring-up, debugging, and system-level testing.
• Review and ensure compliance with electrical, thermal, and mechanical design requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of hardware issues throughout the product lifecycle.
• Contribute to the development of functional specifications, test plans, and verification procedures.
• Support DVT (Design Verification Testing) and PVT (Production Validation Testing) phases to ensure product readiness for volume manufacturing.
• Maintain documentation of hardware design, changes, and validation results for cross-team reference.
• Continuously evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance product performance and competitiveness

Preferred Skills:

• Expertise in server motherboard design, CPU interfaces (Intel/AMD), DDR memory subsystems, power delivery, and high-speed digital circuits.
• Proficient with PCB and simulation tools (Altium, Cadence, SI/PI/Thermal analysis).
• Skilled in functional specs development, design verification, and testing.
• Strong root cause analysis at board and system level.
• Hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes and diagnostic tools. Solid grasp of x86 server architecture, form factors (1U/2U/blade), and datacenter infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Windows/Linux OS, virtualization, and cloud computing.
• Familiar with BMC, IPMI, Redfish, and industry standards (JEDEC, PCI-SIG, USB-IF, SATA).
• Experience leading ODMs and suppliers through design and manufacturing cycles.
• Background in high-volume manufacturing and supply chain processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication; team-oriented and self-driven.