Sr. power engineer (AC/DC)

Jabil Circuit; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative leader in electronics seeks a skilled engineer to validate power circuits and design power supply units. This role involves collaborating with top PSU vendors, proposing solutions based on technical and commercial factors, and ensuring compliance with rigorous specifications. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in engineering, particularly in power electronics, and experience with server power systems. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly influence product development and performance, driving advancements in consumer electronics and server technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Master's degree in Power Electronics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PSU vendors to find suitable power supplies.
• Define PSU requirements based on system needs and performance.

Skills

Power circuits validation

Validation plans creation

Electronic system debugging

Power circuit component specifications

Linux instructions familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in Power Electronics

Tools

AC/DC PSU specifications

System stress testing tools

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with power circuits validation requirements.
• Experience creating validation plans.
• Experience in electronic system bring-up and debugging process, power circuit components electric specifications, and selection.

Preferred qualification:

• Master’s degree in Power Electronics.
• Knowledge of switching mode power supplies and various topologies:
  • buck converter
  • boost converter
  • PFC converter
  • Flyback converter
  • full bridge/half bridge converter
  • LLC converter, etc.
• 3 to 10 years of experience in server power supply or consumer/home electronics power system design.
• PSU validation on server/storage integration tests.
• Familiarity with Intel CRPS PSU specifications.
• Familiarity with server architecture and physical assembly.
• Familiarity with Linux instructions (Ubuntu, ONTAP, etc.) for system stress testing.

Job description & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with major AC/DC PSU vendors (e.g., Delta, Lite-on, Artesyn) to find off-the-shelf or customized PSUs based on project requirements, from kick-off to mass production.
• Propose various PSU options to System Architect or customers considering performance, product maturity, cost, delivery schedule, supplier support, and second source availability.
• Qualify PSUs at the FRU and system levels, debug issues with internal teams, and coordinate with vendors.
• For customized PSUs, develop detailed AC/DC requirements, conduct PoC & RFQ with vendors, and select suppliers considering technical and commercial factors.
• Review technical proposals, schematics, layouts, test plans, and reports from vendors.
• Define PSU requirements based on system needs (power range, input/output voltage, efficiency, redundancy, form factor, telemetry, communication protocols).
• Collaborate with customer power teams on technical discussions related to PSUs.
• Support DC/DC design for motherboards, power distribution, midplanes, and baseboards as needed.