JOB DETAILS
Senior System Hardware Engineer - MPU
CompanyNXP Semiconductors
LocationShanghai
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 25, 2026
About The Company
We anticipate tomorrow’s needs—navigating a changing world by bringing together technology's brightest minds to build game-changing solutions that propel us forward.
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. NXP's "Brighter Together" approach combines leading-edge technology with pioneering people to develop system solutions that make the connected world better, safer, and more secure. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $12.61 billion in 2024. Find out more at www.nxp.com.
Career Development Opportunities : Bright Minds. Bright Futures.
We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.
Commitment At NXP.
We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality.
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About the Role
Responsibilities：
- Lead system engineering activities for new product introduction (NPI), including SoC definition, hardware system design, PISI, bring-up, debugging, validation, technical documentation, reference schematic/layout design, and application note preparation.
- Own and drive cost effective reference platform design.
- Provide customer support and technical enablement, including training, demo/prototype bring-up, onsite troubleshooting, technical presentations and workshops.
- Manage and deliver multiple NPI and customer projects in parallel under aggressive schedules.
Requirements：
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 7+ years hardware board design experience.
- Independent experience in system board design with Cortex-A5x/A7x.
- Independent design experience with PMIC、DC-DC、LDO power systems.
- Strong PCB layout expertise including material selection, dielectric/stackup, SI/PI principles, and HDI high speed layout.
- Hands on experience with signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis.
- Familiarity with PCBA manufacturing processes including DFM, EMI/ESD, thermal design, and testing.
- Proficient in high-speed interface design and validation: DDR, LPDDR4, LPDDR5/5x, eMMC, QSPI, PCIe4.0, USB3.0 (with/without PD), Ethernet, etc.
- Skilled at Cadence OrCAD / Allegro.
- Experience with EMI/EMC compliance is a plus.
- Understanding SI theory; familiarity with Cadence Sigrity, HyperLynx or similar simulation tools is a plus.
- Familiar with diagnostic tools such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, etc.
- Strong communication skills in both English and Chinese.
- Demonstrated ability to drive technical issues to close.
- Detail oriented, patient, responsible, with strong initiative and willingness to learn.
- Capable of working under very tight project schedules.
- Strong teamwork and independent work capability.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Experience in embedded software is preferred.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office, Visio, PowerPoint.
Key Skills
Hardware Board DesignSoC DefinitionPCB LayoutSignal IntegrityPower IntegrityHigh-Speed Interface DesignCadence OrCADCadence AllegroEMI/EMC ComplianceSystem Bring-upTechnical DocumentationPMIC DesignLPDDR5PCIe 4.0USB 3.0Embedded Software
Categories
EngineeringTechnologyManufacturingSoftware
Benefits
Online And Offline Learning Opportunities
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Lead system engineering activities for new product introduction, including SoC definition, hardware design, and validation. Provide technical support and enablement for customers through training, prototypes, and troubleshooting.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
22506
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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