Senior Hardware Design Engineer

• We are seeking an experienced Analog and Digital Hardware Design Engineer to develop
• platforms for the reliability characterization of new and emerging power conversion IC
• products.
• The primary focus of this role is the design, development, and evaluation of power supply
• systems and unique power conversion architectures used to assess product reliability
• before new products are released to market. The successful candidate will work on early
• stage evaluation platforms for ICs that are in the initial phases of development and
• validation.

Responsibilities

• Design dynamic operating life test circuits for accelerated reliability testing of power

conversion ICs using a variety of switching power supply topologies.

• Develop complex, modular test systems capable of operating in environmental

chambers at temperatures up to 95°C, while maintaining device-under-test (DUT)

temperatures up to 125°C.

• Interpret Objective Technical Specifications (OTS) and translate requirements into

functional evaluation and reliability test circuits.

• Work cross-functionally with IC design, product development, and reliability

engineering teams to translate device requirements into effective reliability stress

test platforms and validation methodologies.

• Participate in design reviews and provide hardware design feedback to support

product development, characterization, and qualification activities.

• Design and specify magnetic components, including inductors and transformers,

for reliability stress-test platforms.

• Collaborate with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to fabricate test

boards and custom components.

• Evaluate, troubleshoot, and optimize reliability test hardware and test

methodologies.

• Document designs, test procedures, and operational specifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (BSEE) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in power electronics and hardware

design.

Required Experience and Skills

• Design and development of power electronic systems, including power converters,

inverters, and power supplies.

• Analog and digital circuit design.
• Switched-mode power supply (SMPS) design, including:

• o Buck converters
• o Boost converters
• o SEPIC converters
• o Flyback converters
• o Forward converters
• o Bridge converters
• o Resonant converters

• High-temperature accelerated life testing and reliability evaluation.
• Troubleshooting and debugging of new and existing reliability test systems.
• Proficiency with electronic design and PCB layout tools.
• Strong understanding of PCB design practices, particularly for high-voltage and

high-current applications.

• Experience with Verilog and FPGA development.
• Proficiency with circuit simulation tools such as Simetrix and SIMPLIS.
• Strong technical writing skills, including design documentation and operational

specification development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing custom magnetic components for power conversion

applications.

• Familiarity with reliability testing methodologies and qualification standards for

semiconductor power devices.

• Experience working in an R&D or new product development environment.