Principal Power Electronics Architect

About the role

We are seeking a Principal Power Electronics Architect – Front End Power for Data Centers, Telecom and Industrial segments. This role is an individual contributor position responsible for designing and developing low, medium, and high power (Kilo Watts range) single and three phase rectifiers and DC/DC converter product lines for various AI Data Centers, Telecom and Industrial power products and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Study new technological trends and introduce high-power density and highly efficient topologies, architecture and design concepts for Front End Power product lines
• Own and drive New Technology Introduction (NTI) projects as expert and guide the project teams appropriately to deliver high quality and reliable concepts to minimize the risks in New Product Introduction (NPI) projects
• Develop the Product Architecture design while considering all product specifications and design aspects like topology selection, control loops algorithm and hands off between hardware and firmware design, efficiency, EMC, power density, thermal management etc.
• Work with cross-functional teams in developing customer specific and new platform/product high quality technical solution proposals in timely fashion
• Perform assigned NTI and NPI Projects design reviews and drive the design quality aspects
• Get involved in technical challenges and provide suitable resolutions in timely fashion for assigned NTI and NPI Projects while working seamlessly with project teams
• Train, mentor and coach the assigned mentees to improve their technical expertise and competencies
• Visit and collaborate with customers, sales team, product managers, segment leaders and other R&D leaders to support growth and initiatives
• Support Intellectual Property (IP) assessment as needed in the respective projects and enable filing IP in timely fashion
• Effectively communicate project status and results to stakeholders and external customers

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master or PhD degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
• 10+ years of hands on single & three phase rectifiers and DC/DC converters’ design and development experience for low, medium and high power (Kilo Watts range) levels for AI Data Centers, Telecom and Industrial segments
• Preferrable previous experience of high-power density and highly efficient Power Electronics/Power Conversion topologies for AI Data Centers, Telecom and Industrial applications

Desired Characteristics

• Previous experience and strong understanding of customer requirements/specifications and be able to translate into robust technical proposals and architecture designs
• Good understanding and experience of EMI/EMC, Power Supply Control loops and stability, Thermal design, Safety and Certification compliance rules affecting power electronics and their applications
• Working knowledge of standards affecting the Power Electronics industry including IEC/EN, UL, ANSI, IPC, ISO and similar standards
• Fundamental understanding of the use and application of communications protocols including PMBus, CANbus, Modbus, PoE and others
• Ability to interact at all levels of the organization
• Strong design creativity and problem-solving capabilities
• Results oriented; ability to deliver on commitments and follow through
• Involvement in good number of NTI and NPI projects during the career journey
• Strong design, analysis, decision making and problem-solving skills required
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work globally with cross-functional teams to drive high quality product designs and solutions
• Familiarization with the NTI and NPI design processes