Power PDN Test Engineer

Global Connect Technologies; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies seeks an experienced Power PDN Test Engineer to support power delivery validation for high-end devices. The role emphasizes motherboard-level DC-DC validation, electrical characterization, power management debugging, and Python-based test automation.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of hands-on experience, strong knowledge of PDN architectures, and the ability to deliver structured test reports with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience validating power delivery on consumer electronics or compute platforms.
• Hands-on validation of motherboard-level DC-DC converters and performance metrics.
• Proficiency with test automation and Python for scripting.
• Experience with measurement equipment and power management debugging.
• Ability to read motherboard schematics and PDN diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform power delivery validation and electrical characterization on target platforms.
• Analyze waveform data and troubleshoot power issues using specialized equipment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to extend automation frameworks and tools.

Skills

Power delivery validation

DC-DC validation

Python scripting

Test automation

Electrical characterization

Power management debugging

Schematic reading

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes 1 GHz+

SMUs

Electronic loads

Programmable power supplies

DAQ systems

Current probes

Differential probes

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Power PDN Test Engineer to support power delivery validation for Microsoft Surface products. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in motherboard-level power validation, electrical characterization, power management debugging, and Python-based test automation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on power delivery validation experience on consumer electronics or compute platforms.
• Strong experience with motherboard-level DC-DC converter validation, including output regulation, ripple, transient response, efficiency, switching node analysis, and power state validation.
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes (1 GHz+), SMUs, electronic loads, programmable power supplies, DAQ systems, and passive, active, differential, and current probes.
• Experience performing system-level power validation, including leakage measurements, point-of-load voltage noise, brownout prevention, UVLO characterization, and low-power measurements.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for test automation and extending existing automation frameworks.
• Experience debugging power delivery and power management issues using waveform analysis and electrical measurements.
• Ability to read and interpret motherboard schematics, PDN block diagrams, and power architecture.
• Experience with software tools for log collection, driver installation, and software-side debugging.
• Knowledge of ESD-safe lab practices, calibration procedures, fixture handling, and traceability documentation.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting consumer electronics OEMs such as Microsoft, Apple, Google, Samsung, Dell, HP, or Lenovo.
• Experience validating Intel and Qualcomm SoC platforms and battery charging systems.
• Knowledge of power validation across RF, display, audio, storage, memory, camera, sensors, keyboard, touchpad, and haptics.
• Understanding of SMPS, LDO, load switch architectures, PCB layout, and PDN optimization.
• Familiarity with Windows power management and Modern Standby (S0ix, S3, S4, S5).
• Board-level hardware troubleshooting and rework experience, including diagnosing shorts, opens, solder defects, and component issues.
• Ability to work independently and deliver structured test reports with minimal supervision.