Design and validate platform power conversion and management solutions, including energy management, and perform simulation and optimization for package and PCB, including stack up, power/ground noise plane assignment, decoupling solutions, and/or power sequencing requirements.
Design for debug: architect observability into the board from the start, including per-rail voltage and current sense points, Kelvin-sense and probe landing points, telemetry and current-monitor access (SVID/PMBus/IMON), rail-level isolation and enable control, and voltage-margining , so power-on and post-silicon issues can be isolated on the first board instead of a respin.
Design for flexibility: build configurability into the power delivery solution so a single board can support multiple SKUs and derivatives, using stuffing options for phase count and decoupling, pin-compatible dual-source regulator footprints, rail split/merge and current headroom for higher-power SKUs, and programmable load line, compensation, and VID range.
Create and execute test plans to validate and characterize power delivery solutions.
Correlate bench and VR test tool measurements with simulation results to improve simulation model accuracy and close the loop on power integrity assumptions.
Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations for power delivery issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Collaborate with silicon and platform architects to generate solutions and analyses, delivering content into platform design guides as solution collaterals for end customers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including board design, SW/FW, and systems validation, to ensure seamless integration of power delivery solutions.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications, you must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
5+ years of experience in
Designing low voltage, high current, multi-phase DC-DC switching regulators (buck, boost, etc.) to meet stringent targets, optimizing the design for transient response and conversion efficiency.
Working with signal/power integrity and power delivery network simulation tools such as Cadence Sigrity PowerDC/PowerSI, Ansys SIwave etc. to develop accurate models of circuit design
Design and optimize accurate power delivery simulation models using SPICE and time-based simulation tools (LTSpice, SIMPLIS etc.) based on SOC design power requirements.
Power delivery network modeling across die, package, and PCB, including stackup, plane assignment, decoupling network design, and S-parameter extraction and correlation.
Experience using oscilloscopes and DAQ for hardware troubleshooting and debugging.
Interacting with Signal Integrity, Layout, and Mechanical engineers, with working knowledge of SI/PI, PCB layout, and mechanical aspects of board designs.
Preferred Qualifications, are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
Experience designing for debug and testability on power delivery hardware, including sense and telemetry instrumentation, voltage margining, and rail isolation for post-silicon bring-up.
Experience designing configurable power delivery solutions that support multiple SKUs and derivative products from a single board design.
Identify new technologies/interfaces and develop board power delivery architecture.
Experience in project management, including leading projects and manage timelines and resources effectively.
Familiarity with emerging technologies such as GaN power devices, switched capacitor topology, etc.
Experience delivering products for high-volume production and cost optimization.
Knowledge of board and power management (HW/SW/FW) debugging.
Willing to provide hardware technical support to ODM/OEM board vendors.
Willingness to travel globally to meet internal teams and external customers.
Job Type
Experienced Hire
Shift
Shift 1 (Canada)
Primary Location
Canada, Toronto
Additional Locations
Posting Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in Canada
Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience.
- Work Model for this Role
- This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
- Canada Accommodation:
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