Lead Principal Electrical Engineer, Data Center

Oracle

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On-site
Location
Nashville, TN
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$146,300–$306,400 / yr
Posted
13 days ago
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TL;DR · Lead Principal Electrical Engineer, Data Center

The Lead Principal Electrical Engineer- Data Center serves as a technical authority within the Product and Research team, implementing strategic visions for advanced electrical system architectures. This role involves defining component selection strategies, establishing technical roadmaps, and managing high-level design decisions to optimize server performance, reliability, and power efficiency. The engineer will lead high-impact initiatives from concept to production, utilizing advanced modeling, simulation, and design analysis. Key responsibilities include implementing enterprise-level validation strategies, driving technical documentation frameworks, and addressing complex component escalations. The position requires expertise in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) integration, board layout, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) compliance. This role solves complex design challenges to enhance technical performance and business objectives while ensuring electrical systems meet stringent global safety and regulatory standards.

What you'll do

  • Implement strategic visions for advanced electrical system architectures to meet technical and business objectives.
  • Define component selection strategies and system-wide optimization frameworks for manufacturing and performance.
  • Lead high-impact initiatives from concept to production using advanced modeling and simulation.
  • Execute enterprise-level validation strategies to ensure system reliability and efficiency meet industry standards.
  • Perform root cause analysis and risk assessments to resolve complex hardware and sustaining engineering issues.
  • Drive the development of enterprise-wide technical documentation frameworks and best practices.
  • Shape global compliance strategies for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and environmental regulations.
  • Manage project timelines, deliverables, and budgets for critical high-impact electrical initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • Applicants must be able to read, write, and speak English.
  • Candidates must have 6 to 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in conceptual and detailed design of advanced electrical system architectures is required.
  • Experience in component selection, system-wide optimization, and board layout is required.
  • Experience in implementing enterprise-level validation strategies and automation-driven validation platforms is required.
  • Experience in risk assessment, failure analysis, and root cause analysis is required.
  • Experience in shaping compliance strategies for global safety, EMC, and environmental regulations is required.
  • Experience in leading formal design reviews and providing technical authority on electrical design trade-offs is required.

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