Senior Principal Power Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Allow

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Business Travel Insurance

401(k), Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Senior Principal Power Engineer for a leading technology and data center client in San Jose, CA. You will architect, implement, and support advanced power system solutions for networking, storage, and servers, ensuring reliability and high performance.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in power design and system architecture, with expertise in high-current multi‑phase systems, Spice/LTspice simulations, and Cadence Allegro/DxDesigner PCB layout.

Qualifications

• 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 with 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 to produce detailed specifications, test plans, and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Power design

System architecture

Circuit simulation

PCB layout

High-current systems

Thermal design

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

• Dental Plan

• 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

• 401(k), Plus Match

• Weekly Pay

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.