Senior Staff Power Engineer

Summary

The Senior Staff Power Engineer develops new electrical systems/circuits for various applications.  Research system ideas and draw up plans for these systems, and capture them in schematics and system specifications. Test, simulate, validate and qualify their systems and make adjustments as needed. Provide support throughout the manufacturing of the electrical systems they have designed.  

The Senior Staff Power Engineer works in cross functional teams with other designers, customers, manufacturing engineering and project leadership to ensure robust and high quality product development.   Enhance designs with feedback from reviews in areas such as manufacturing, test, supply chain, reliability, industrial design and simulations.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Design, develop and implement technical solutions for complex projects. Participate in project planning and scheduling.
• Global SME with comprehensive knowledge and industry recognition. Provides technical leadership and direction to a global team of engineers.
• Takes responsibility for non-technical elements of an engineering project (people, financials etc.)
• Reviews and interprets customer specifications and may act as primary customer contact.
• Analyze trade-offs in complex systems and recommend solutions. Develop deployment strategies and plans.
• Lead the deployment of strategic technologies/programs and coordinate global deployment efforts.
• May manage relationships with key vendors/partners.
• Design, modify and implement systems that meet customer and Celestica needs. E.g. creation of Schematics, Bills of material, diagrams, drawings, etc.
• Keep up to date with relevant industry knowledge and regulations
• Solve complex problems
• Liaison with suppliers, customers, contractors, and other internal teams.
• Analyse and interpret data and information
• Recommend modifications for systems
• Create reports and documentation
• May be a recognised expert (go to person) in one or more technical areas.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Refer to technical skills below

• Considered a Subject Matter Expert in the area of power design
• Deep knowledge of DC/DC power topologies and tradeoffs
• Experienced in designing power systems for networking, compute, or storage products
• Experienced in high current, high-phase count designs for ASICs and GPUs
• Experienced in PCB stack-up, power planes, and tools used to simulate voltage gradients
• Familiarity with schematic capture and CAD layout tools
• Proficient with circuit simulation tools such as PSPICE and LTSPICE
• Knowledge of high-density power modules and Vertical Power Delivery
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to present to various audiences effectively

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. 
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 11 to 14 years

Typical Education

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.