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Penguin Solutions · 1 week ago

Senior Hardware Engineer (Power)

Maynard, MA

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $170K/yr

Penguin Solutions is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Hardware Engineer (Power) to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on driving the technical direction of product design related to power and hardware, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and solving complex design challenges.

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Responsibilities

Lead the evaluation, design, and recommendation of hardware and power systems from concept through to manufacturing

Develop power budgets, from individual motherboard to the rack-level AC power supply components, supporting product configuration and planning

Perform detailed design reviews of vendor power systems, including hot plug circuitry, DC/DC converters, and AC/DC CRPS power supplies

Conduct Cadence/Allegro reviews of PCB layouts, DC/DC converter designs, and distribution to logic devices

Provide power design support for internal product development, including writing specifications, reviewing proposals, and supporting DC/DC converters and PCB layout integration

Review power-related specifications, test plans, and design verification test results to ensure product quality and compliance

Assist with hardware fault analysis and provide failure analysis support, working closely with contract manufacturers and QA teams

Perform power evaluations for server development, including configuring and operating servers, data loggers, oscilloscopes, power meters, and other instrumentation

Contribute to reviews of server designs from mechanical, thermal, safety, and EMC compliance perspectives

Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and support on projects involving hardware, power systems, and server configurations

Qualification

Circuit designPower designEmbedded power conversionCadence/AllegroPower evaluationLinuxWindowsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

Extensive practical experience in circuit design, power design, and complex hardware development, with a focus on fully integrated solutions

Proficiency in power conversion for high-power CPUs and GPUs, including embedded power designs

Experience with Cadence/Allegro, Mathcad/Prime, LTspice, TINA-TI, and similar tools

Strong analytical abilities to perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting in a hardware environment

Familiarity with Intel power specifications, hot-swap circuits, and product compliance (safety, EMI)

Knowledge of product certifications (UL62368, CE marking, NEC) and EMC standards

Experience with server configuration, testing, and diagnostics in lab settings

Familiarity with operating ESX, Linux, and Windows servers, and stress loading programs (e.g., PassMark Burn-in, IOmeter)

Familiarity with mechanical fabrication and thermal chamber operations

Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills

Ability to multitask and manage projects across multiple teams and time zones

Ability to manage and mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k saving plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Company

Penguin Solutions

At Penguin Solutions, we understand the boundless potential of technology and support our customers in turning cutting-edge ideas into outcomes—faster, and at any scale.

Founded in 1999