Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. First Point Group is seeking a Principal Engineer – Electrical/RF to lead the electrical design and development of copper Ethernet connectors and apparatus products. This role focuses on RF signal integrity and high-speed transmission optimization while serving as a technical leader and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Conceive and develop electrical PCB designs for copper Ethernet connectors and apparatus products, with emphasis on RF signal integrity
- Define electrical architecture and design methodologies for next-generation copper Ethernet connectors and apparatus products
- Serve as a technical leader for electrical design within the business unit
- Develop simulation models and perform electrical simulations using ANSYS HFSS
- Analyze data, document technical findings, and maintain design and test records
- Collaborate with product line managers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing, and quality teams to optimize connector designs
- Apply engineering principles and development procedures throughout the product development lifecycle
- Drive design-for-manufacturing strategies and support PCB material selection, tolerances, and fabrication processes
- Mentor electrical engineers and establish standards for high-speed layout and Ethernet design practices
- Participate in design reviews, peer reviews, and technical discussions to identify risks and improvement opportunities
Skills
- Substantial experience in Ethernet connector design
- Hands-on experience with copper Ethernet PCB connector design
- Strong expertise in ANSYS HFSS and 3D electromagnetic (EM) simulation
- Deep understanding of PCB manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of Structured Cabling Standards, including TIA-568 and ISO/IEC 11801
- Strong understanding of Ethernet channel performance metrics, including Return Loss, Insertion Loss, NEXT, FEXT, TCL, and ELTCTL
- Experience optimizing and improving transmission performance
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with 12–15 years of relevant experience, or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience
- Experience in signal transmission design from concept through production release
- Proficiency with ANSYS HFSS and related analytical tools
- Proficiency using DFMEA tools to mitigate design risks
- Experience with PCB design layouts for Signal Integrity (SI), Power Integrity (PI), and EMC/EMI shielding
- Expert-level experience with ECAD tools such as PathWave ADS, Siemens PADS, Altium, or equivalent
- Self-starter requiring minimal supervision, with strong engineering discipline and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
- Experience working in global, cross-functional engineering teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Expertise in RJ45 connector electrical design
- Knowledge of telecommunications standards, including IEC 60603-7-51, TIA-568.2-D, ISO/IEC 11801, and IEC 60512-99-002
- Experience addressing alien crosstalk, return loss, insertion loss, and EMI coupling challenges
- Background in networking, telecom, industrial, or data-center hardware
- Demonstrated innovation in product design and process improvement
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
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