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The Principal Hardware Engineer, DC/DC Power joins the Cloud Hardware Systems Engineering team to architect and validate DC-DC power delivery systems for compute, storage, and AI platforms. This role involves leading the design and simulation of multiphase regulators, point-of-load converters, and high-power ASIC module integration. Key responsibilities include developing power solution concepts, conducting EMI, thermal, and reliability testing, and driving root cause analysis for complex power issues in production environments. The candidate will utilize tools such as LTspice, Simplis/Simetrix, Cadance, and Altium, while applying knowledge of PWM converters like Buck and LLC, as well as digital buses like I2C/PMBus. The work focuses on optimizing cloud infrastructure by managing power delivery constraints, component selection, and power tree design for hyperscale data center environments.
Low Voltage Power Systems
LIN
DFMEA
Hardware Testing
Component Validation
Vehicle Integration
Systems Integration
Electric Power Distribution
Vehicle Electrical Architecture
DFSS
power-electronics
SOR
ATW
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering