Power Engineer (Server)
Core
Lead and execute server, storage, data center, and networking motherboard design projects with a focus on power supply validation and system optimization.
Role type
Senior IC power engineer (server/data center)
Builds
Server, storage, data center, and networking motherboards
Domain
Hardware engineering, power electronics, data center infrastructure
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
VRM Core power design, DDR power design, POL power design, power topology knowledge (Buck, Boost, Hot-swap), power component specification, PCB layout, schematic design, BOM management, system debugging (EMI, thermal, ESD, surge), cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Intel/AMD platform validation, OrCAD, PADS, Allegro, project leadership
Technologies
OrCAD, PADS, Allegro, VRTT, AMD validation tools
Responsibilities
Develop schematic diagrams and perform layout reviews; Conduct comprehensive power supply validation (efficiency, thermal, stress, dynamic load, ripple noise, stability, regulation); Debug and resolve critical system issues including burnout, EMI, acoustic noise, ESD, surge, and thermal challenges; Continuously optimize system performance across efficiency, thermal design, space utilization, noise, and cost dimensions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC