TP Link USA Corp

TP Link USA Corp

Senior Hardware Engineer

Irvine, California, United States · Senior

No sponsorship$150k-$185kDetected 55 days ago
Data EngineeringFEAThermal AnalysisPCB DesignAltiumCadenceEMI/EMCElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignManual TestingCollaboration

About the role

  • In addition, seniors will mentor junior engineers and contribute to the product direction of our hardware projects.
  • Conduct technical solution evaluations and trade-off analysis across performance, cost, reliability, supply availability, manufacturability, and regulatory compliance.
  • These positions require deep technical expertise in electronics and a proven track record of successful product launches

Responsibilities

  • Define hardware system architecture for network products, including SoC/CPU platform, memory, Ethernet PHY/switch, Wi-Fi chipset/module, RF front-end, antenna interface, power architecture, thermal design, and key peripheral interfaces.
  • Lead key component selection and evaluation, including SoC/CPU, Wi-Fi chipset or module, Ethernet PHY/switch, DDR, Flash/eMMC, DC/DC converters, LDOs, clocks, connectors, RF front-end components, and protection devices.
  • Own detailed hardware design, including schematic design, schematic review, PCB layout guidance, BOM preparation, design documentation, and design release.
  • Work closely with PCB layout engineers or design partners to guide component placement, stack-up, impedance control, power distribution, high-speed routing, RF layout, antenna placement, and DFM/DFT considerations.
  • Lead board bring-up, hardware debugging, and system-level issue analysis for power, clocks, reset, DDR, Ethernet, Wi-Fi RF interfaces, high-speed interfaces, thermal behavior, and overall platform functionality.
  • Define and execute hardware validation plans, including functional testing, power validation, signal integrity checks, thermal testing, RF-related validation, reliability testing, and design verification.
  • Support EVT, DVT, PVT, pilot run, and mass production by resolving hardware issues, supporting factory builds, providing technical guidance, and preparing production-related documentation.
  • Support regulatory and compliance activities, including FCC, CE/RED, ISED, ESD, EMI/EMC, DFS, RoHS, and reliability requirements.
  • Drive product optimization throughout the lifecycle, including cost reduction, performance improvement, reliability enhancement, manufacturability improvement, and component second-source qualification.
  • Maintain and support existing products after launch by troubleshooting field issues, analyzing root causes, implementing design changes, and supporting hardware revisions.

Requirements

  • Strong experience with DC/DC converters, LDOs, power sequencing, power integrity, ripple/noise control, efficiency optimization, and thermal considerations.
  • Hands-on experience with digital interfaces such as PCIe, USB, RGMII/SGMII, Ethernet PHY interfaces, SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, and JTAG.
  • Strong hands-on experience in board bring-up, debugging, validation, and failure analysis using standard lab equipment.
  • Familiarity with FCC, CE/RED, ISED, UL/ETL, ESD, EMI/EMC, DFS, and reliability testing requirements.
  • Experience supporting full product development from architecture, schematic, layout, EVT/DVT/PVT, pilot run, mass production, to post-launch issue resolution.

Nice to have

  • Experience with Ethernet hardware design, including 1G/2.5G/10G Ethernet interfaces, PHY/switch integration, magnetics, RJ45 circuits, ESD protection, and high-speed PCB layout considerations.
  • Experience with Wi-Fi hardware system integration, including Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 platforms, RF front-end modules, antenna interfaces, RF coexistence, RF calibration, and wireless performance optimization.
  • Experience with signal integrity, power integrity, or thermal simulation is a plus.

Compensation

  • $150k-$185k

Company info

  • Description Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world's top provider of Wi-Fi devices.
  • The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhances people's lives through faster, more reliable connectivity.
  • With commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.
  • We believe technology changes the world for the better!
  • At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology.
  • Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time
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