Power Integrations

Principal Power System Engineer (Datacenter)

Power Integrations$130K — $180K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 15+ years of industry experience
  • Expertise in high-density, high-frequency power converter design for server applications (3 kW+)
  • Familiarity with various power supply topologies and their applications
  • Strong ability in circuit analysis and performance calculations
  • Proficient in MATLAB and simulation tools like LTspice/PLECS
  • Excellent communication skills for technical documentation

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative power converter solutions for AI and data center applications
  • Define system architectures and components for emerging power solutions
  • Provide design support and technical guidance for power supply applications
  • Create reference designs to demonstrate power performance and efficiency
  • Collaborate with teams to solve technical challenges and optimize designs
  • Serve as a technical expert and provide application support to global customers

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in AI and data centers
  • Collaboration with industry-leading product development teams
  • Engagement with global customers to address complex challenges
  • Professional development and knowledge enhancement in high-frequency power systems
  • Access to state-of-the-art testing equipment and tools
Full Job Description
Description

About the Role

Power Integrations is seeking an ambitious, highly motivated Principal AI/Data Center Systems Engineer to help define and develop next-generation high-density power solutions for AI and data center applications.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of high-density power converters, intermediate bus converter (IBC) modules, and protection circuits for next-generation AI and data center systems using Power Integrations products and technologies.

You will work closely with the new product development team to create novel applications for high-frequency power converters using state-of-the-art GaN and silicon technologies, and to deliver differentiated solutions that address critical customer needs.

You will also develop best-in-class reference designs using Power Integrations products for next-generation AI and data center power architectures.

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative high-frequency power converter solutions for AI and data center applications across AC/DC and DC/DC architectures using Power Integrations products.


  • Define power converter architectures and key system components for emerging AI and data center power solutions.


  • Provide switching power supply design support and technical guidance for applications based on Power Integrations products.


  • Develop reference designs and application solutions that demonstrate performance, efficiency, and system value for next-generation AI and data center power architectures.


  • Collaborate with product development teams and customers to solve complex technical challenges, evaluate design tradeoffs, and optimize system performance, density, and reliability.


  • Serve as a technical expert and provide advanced application support to customers worldwide.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or foreign equivalent


  • Minimum 15 years of relevant industry experience


  • Hands-on experience and deep expertise in high-density, high-frequency power converter design, including server power applications above 3 kW


  • Strong familiarity with power supply topologies including:


  • Active power factor correction circuits


  • Phase-shifted and LLC resonant converters


  • Buck, boost, buck-boost, and flyback converters


  • Expert knowledge of high-frequency magnetics design


  • Ability to perform complex calculations, including worst-case analysis, for circuits designed using Power Integrations products


  • Experience with tools such as MATLAB, Excel, and simulation software such as SIMPLIS/LTspice/PLECS


  • Strong hands-on capability and experience using lab equipment to test high-frequency switching power supplies


  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience creating specifications, technical reports, and test plans or instructions


  • Knowledge of relevant industry standards and system architectures


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience developing firmware in C/C++ for embedded controllers in power supply applications, along with the ability to provide firmware guidance for applications using Power Integrations products
  • Experience using finite element tools such as ANSYS
  • Experience designing power supplies/power converters from concept to production and supporting post production
  • Knowledge of communication protocols such as I2C and PMBus
  • Familiarity with tools for debug of power converters with embedded controllers

About Power Integrations

Power Integrations, Inc. is a provider of high-performance electronic components used in power conversion systems. The company's products are designed to enable efficient and reliable power conversion in a range of applications, including consumer electronics, computers, communications equipment, and industrial systems. Power Integrations' product line includes AC-DC power conversion products, LED drivers, and gate drivers for IGBTs and MOSFETs. The company sells its products through a network of distributors and direct sales representatives. Power Integrations was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Learn more about Power Integrations
Size
773 employees
Market Cap
$4.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$71.1 million
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+12.5%
Revenue
$488.3 million
NASDAQ

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