Senior Principal Power Engineer

Manpower, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative projects

Diverse team

Professional development

Industry initiatives

Inclusion

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. seeks a Senior Principal Power Engineer in San Jose to lead power system design for networking, storage, and server products. You will architect and implement advanced power solutions, ensuring high performance and reliability across multi‑tier architectures.

You will drive hardware development, collaborate with engineering and manufacturing, and contribute to technology roadmaps while mentoring teams in high-density, low-noise power design.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in electronics or power engineering with 5+ years in power design and system architecture.
• Deep understanding of high power, low noise, high-density designs with testing and validation.
• Proficiency in power conversion, component selection, and PCB design tools.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement advanced power solutions for servers, networking, and storage systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system power architecture from rack to board level.
• Develop hardware solutions integrated into platform designs and perform validation.

Skills

Power architecture

High-density power design

Circuit simulation tools

PCB layout proficiency

Multi-phase power systems

Technical communication

Tools

Spice

LTspice

Cadence Allegro

DxDesigner

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in the technology and data center industry, is seeking a dedicated and innovative Senior Principal Power Engineer to join their dynamic team. As a Senior Principal Power Engineer, you will be an integral part of the engineering department supporting cutting-edge power system solutions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, collaborative spirit, and a proactive approach, which will align successfully within the organization.

Job Title

Senior Principal Power Engineer

Location

San Jose, California

What's the Job?

• Architect, implement, and support advanced power system solutions for networking, storage, and server systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Develop hardware solutions integrated into platform designs, including processors, high-speed serial interfaces, NPUs, FPGAs, high-speed memory, and PCB layout.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive system architecture of multi-tiered power networks, from rack-level power distribution to board-level solutions.
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to meet system specifications, thermal, safety, and power requirements.
• Engage with customers and suppliers to lead power solution architecture, contribute to technology roadmaps, and support industry initiatives.

What's Needed?

• 10+ years of industry experience with at least 5+ years in power supply design and system architecture.
• Deep understanding of high power, low noise, efficient, high-density power design, including relevant simulations and testing.
• Proficiency in power conversion, component selection, circuit simulation tools like Spice and LTspice, and PCB layout with Cadence Allegro and DxDesigner.
• Experience with high current multi-phase power systems (>500W), power-up sequencing, and thermal design principles.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to produce detailed specifications, test plans, and collaborate effectively across teams.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on innovative projects at the forefront of data center and high-performance computing technology.
• Collaborate with a talented, diverse team of professionals dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement.
• Engage in industry-leading initiatives and contribute to the development of cutting-edge power solutions.
• Grow your expertise in a supportive environment that values innovation and professional development.
• Be part of a global organization committed to responsible business practices and inclusion.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Weekly Pay