Senior EMC/RFI Design and Test Engineer

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THE ROLE:

AMD's EMC (Electro Magnetic Capability) group is looking for a highly qualified candidate to be responsible for the design and validation testing on AMD ICs (GPU, CPU, DPU, FPGA and APU) and their associated Platforms-PCBs reference design & Systems (Chassis/Racks). This is an opportunity to work with highly qualified Architects in the EMC/RFI (Electro Magnetic Capability / Radio Frequency Interference field.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate will be proactive and will embrace AI. Will have strong leadership capabilities and can work effectively with cross functional teams to leverage AMD designs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform design work to meet EMC and RFI requirements on AMD products to include schematic, layout, PCB Stack-up reviews, component placement, substrate layout reviews and chassis, rack, connectivity design.
• Work with EMC/RFI architects to develop ASIC, Platform and System Design guidelines and test procedures to support validation and compliance tests.
• Support EMC/RFI Architects on their EMI/RFI simulation needs. If required perform Shielding Effectiveness simulation on critical parts of chassis & racks.
• Write internal test plans, perform EMC/RFI validation and debug tests.
• Assist in EMC certification with Third Party test Labs.
• Work with EMC/RFI architects to support their Product Validation and Certification needs.
• Interface with Program Management teams on ASICs/Platform/Systems to define dependencies, deliverables and, if required, contingencies on AMD Product Compliance.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

• Experience utilizing AI LLM (Large Language Model) and Agentic AI. Strong ability to use Agentic AI to transform and highly accelerate EMC/RFI design and testing workflow
• Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and interference (EMI) theory
• Knowledge of Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) theory
• Experience with emission and immunity design at the ASICs, Platform and System level.
• Ability to root cause issues and provide optimal solutions to meet EMC/RFI requirements
• Knowledge of worldwide EMC regulatory specifications and standards for Information and Communication Technology Equipment such as FCC Part 15, CISPR 32/CISPR 35 and worldwide equivalent standards.
• Strong Simulation skills with Time Domain or Frequency Domain 3D/2.5D EM Field solvers such as ANSYS EM suite /CST.
• Experience with EMC/RFI Testing, EMI/EMC test Laboratories and test equipment.
• Experience with Antenna theory and applications
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Familiarity with design trade off involving EMC, Safety, Thermal mechanical, SI/PI etc....
• Familiarity with ASIC, Platform and System designs
• Familiarity with Signal Integrity and Power Integrity design and their impact on EMI/RFI
• Familiarity with wireless Radio & WLAN RFI test equipment including TEM chamber, DSO/FFT scope, Network Analyzer, couplers, near field scanner, etc., is a plus
• Familiarity with Electrical Safety design and testing per IEC 62368-1. Knowledge of Telcordia GR-1089/GR-63 CORE is a plus.
• Familiarity with Environmental Compliance requirements is a plus.
• Familiarity with radio transmission Uplink/Downlink carrier frequencies and receiver architecture is a plus
• Experience with scripting software such as python is a plus

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• MS or a PhD in Electrical Engineering

LOCATION:

Austin, TX. Position requires a physical presence at the AMD Austin lab

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