Principal Power Engineer
SMART Global HoldingsAbout the role
For leaders digitally transforming their operations to drive predictable, peak performance with minimal risk, Stratus ensures the continuous availability of business-critical applications by delivering zero-touch computing platforms that are simple to deploy and maintain, protected from interruptions and threats, and operate autonomously. For more than 40 years, we have provided reliable and redundant zero-touch computing, enabling global Fortune 500 companies and small-to-medium sized businesses to securely and remotely turn data into actionable intelligence at the Edge and data center – driving uptime and efficiency.
We are looking for a highly motivated Principal Power Engineer to perform as part of a multifunctional team focusing on power delivery designs from PCB to integrated rack level products. The principal engineer would be responsible for leading and executing architectural and design investigations on all new concepts, product lines and functional areas. The engineer would recommend technical direction, perform root cause analysis, and evaluate implementation with respect to cost effectiveness, robustness, and implementation tradeoffs. Must be able to work and lead projects across multiple organizations, contract manufacturers and time zones. Projects will range from fan-less Edge products through AI and High-Performance Computing. Multi-functional experience is essential in terms of system design/integration, board level rework and mechanical skills. Knowledge of product compliance in EMC and Safety as it relates to power delivery designs is required.
Responsibilities
- Develop, conduct, and review circuit designs, simulations, and design verifications, including creating and executing on test plans.
- Evaluate and provide design analysis and recommendations from concept through manufacturing.
- Perform root cause analysis from component level to fully integrated platform solutions.
- Leads technical reviews, solutions and when necessary, provide coordination across multi-functions and management team.
- Range of products will include Edge servers in CL1 DIV2 hazardous areas, predictive fault tolerant servers in an IT/OT environment through AI/HPC servers using direct to chip and/or immersion cooling.
- Create and define project timelines and cost estimates.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- 10+ years of applicable power engineering experience
- Extensive practical experience and proficiency in circuit design, power design and complex hardware designs up through fully integrated solutions
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Experience with Cadence schematic capture, Mathcad/Prime, TINA_TI, LTSpice
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills
- Excellent multitasking abilities and motivational skills
- Familiar with Intel power specifications at the board and PSU level.
- Familiar with hot-swap circuits and requirements
- Familiar with product compliance such as safety and EMI standards.
- Familiar with mechanical fabrication and thermal chamber operations.
- Desire to work in a fast paced, multi-project environment.
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