Principal Hardware Engineer (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Principal Hardware Engineer (Semiconductor): Designing and developing high-current, high-power sourcing and switching hardware for semiconductor automated test equipment (ATE) with an accent on power delivery architecture, transient response, and thermal management. Focus on owning power-delivery modules from concept through production, ensuring system reliability and performance for advanced SoCs and high-power devices.

Location: Must be based in North Reading, MA, US

Salary: $186,500 – $298,500

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in automated test equipment and manufacturing automation solutions, powering next-generation technologies.

What you will do

• Design and develop high-current power delivery modules for semiconductor ATE systems.
• Advance power delivery architecture, focusing on transient response, load regulation, and protection systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including firmware, mechanical, and test engineering.
• Lead hardware bring-up, debug complex analog/mixed-signal systems, and drive root-cause analysis.
• Model and mitigate power integrity issues such as droop, overshoot, and ringing.
• Manage thermal modeling and system-level integration for long-term stability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in power electronics, high-current power delivery, or instrumentation hardware design.
• Proven expertise in switching power supplies, multiphase regulators, and advanced power-stage topologies.
• Proficiency in SPICE simulation, PDN modeling, and PCB design tools.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and electronic loads.

Nice to have

• Experience designing power-delivery modules specifically for semiconductor ATE.
• Knowledge of dynamic voltage scaling and digital power control.
• Familiarity with thermal modeling, heatsink design, and airflow optimization.
• Experience with HALT/HASS and failure-mode analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health and well-being programs including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement savings plans and life/disability insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Tuition assistance programs for professional development.
• Discretionary bonus eligibility based on financial performance.