Dell Electrical Senior Principal Engineer 

United States, Texas, Round Rock 

734781896

Our Electrical Engineering team puts the spark into the full hardware development lifecycle, from concept to production. It takes experts in system architecture definition, design, analysis, prototyping, sourcing & the debugging and validation of layouts or routes to deliver state-of-the-art products for a changing world. We work closely with designers, cross-functional teams within Dell Technologies and suppliers to make sure electronic designs meet a range of requirements, including schedule, feature set, functionality and quality, as well as industry standards.

You will:

• Drive system architecture definition for assigned programs, and ensure consistency/compatibility with other products (both new/legacy) as necessary; manage cost reduction initiatives and projects; partition design tasks and direct electrical team in implementation and validation on program; drive appropriate simulation and ECAD consistent development for program and ensure consistency across programs
• Work with engineering manager to assist in the creation of the development plan for program, including schedule, risks and resources
• Provide strategic technical planning guidance on key power system technologies and design development processes aimed at improving innovation, automation, agility, team efficiency, and quality; specify high-power/high density 48Vdc Intermediate Bus Conversion (IBC) products
• Guide power system design for Storage/Server products including power architecture design, CPU/DIMM VRD design and Intel CPU VRTT validations, power related analog circuit design, Li-ion battery charging/discharging circuit design; specify procured components and sub-assemblies, including dc/dc modules, dc/dc point-of-load converters, power semiconductor and passive components, battery backup systems
• Provide technical program management guidance including proposal review, project planning, issue tracking and global supplier management (both power semiconductor suppliers and ODMs)

Essential Requirements

• 12+ years’ related experience (or equivalent skill) in Power Systems Architecture Design and Development including DC-DC Power Conversion, Power Distribution, Electrical Circuit Protection Features and Battery Chargers. Must include deep knowledge of analog and digital circuit theory and principles
• Advanced proficiency in reading and understanding specifications, data sheets and other technical documents; advanced ability to write requirements, functional specifications, design specifications, tech plans and documentation; advanced proficiency with electrical simulation tools
• Deep understanding of appropriate technologies, vendor products and industry offerings
• Ability to identify potential product weakness, and be able to provide design guidance and recommendations for improvements to subsequent redesigns

Desirable Requirements

• Aptitude in embedded firmware and/or energy hold-up technologies (E.g., Li-Ion battery cell selection, supercapacitor-based designs)
• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering