Senior Hardware Development Engineer

Job Description

As a member of the Nokia GX product R&D team, the ECAD Layout Lead is responsible for delivering layouts for advanced optical L1 cards & pluggable.

This role involves close collaboration with architects across Mechanical, Thermal, Signal Integrity, and Electrical domains to assess layout feasibility. The responsibilities extend to full implementation, including coordination with Manufacturing for DFx considerations. Beyond hands-on layout work, the role also includes mentoring and guiding the broader ECAD team.

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How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

This role involves close collaboration with architects across Mechanical, Thermal, Signal Integrity, and Electrical domains to assess layout feasibility. The responsibilities extend to full implementation, including coordination with Manufacturing for DFx considerations. Beyond hands-on layout work, the role also includes mentoring and guiding the broader ECAD team.

Must-Have-Skills

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in ECAD layout
• Has led complex layout end to end
• Knowhow of Mentor Graphics and Cadence tool chain
• Understand PCB Stack-up, various materials and constrains
• Very good understanding of DFx
• Worked on complex boards, telecom boards are preferred
• Had through understanding of process, checklists.
• Has contributed to process improvement.
• Flexible in working across time-zones
• Good in communication
• Working knowledge of MS office tools
  
  

Nice-to-have-skills

• Understand PCB Stack-up, various materials and constrains
• Very good understanding of DFx
  
  

About Us

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About The Team

Some of our benefits in India:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
• Health and well-being support – medical insurance for you and your family, health check-ups, life and accident insurance, well-being programs, and employee resource groups
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
• Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
• Career growth & mobility – technical career paths, job rotations, international assignments, and relocation support
• Continuous learning – technical certifications, mentoring programs, coaching, and digital learning platforms
• Opportunities to innovate and contribute through Nokia’s research and development environment
• Recognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributions
• Workplace support – ergonomic working support and mobile device programs based on eligibility

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