Principal Hardware Engineer (DC Power)

TL;DR

Principal Hardware Engineer (DC Power): Designing and validating high-current, high-power sourcing and switching hardware for semiconductor automated test equipment (ATE) with an accent on power delivery architecture and system-level integration. Focus on optimizing fast transient response, load regulation, thermal management, and mitigating signal integrity issues like droop and ringing.

Location: North Reading, MA, US

Salary: $186,500 – $298,500

Company

Global test and automation specialists providing sophisticated manufacturing automation solutions across various industries.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and validate high-current power sourcing and switching hardware for ATE.
• Advance power delivery architecture focusing on transient response, load regulation, and protection systems.
• Own power-delivery modules throughout the entire lifecycle from concept to production release.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across firmware, mechanical, and test engineering.
• Perform hardware bring-up and drive root-cause analysis for complex analog/mixed-signal systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in power electronics or instrumentation hardware design.
• Expertise in switching power supplies, multiphase regulators, and PDN optimization.
• Proficiency in SPICE simulation and PCB design tools.
• Must be authorized to work in the US (position is not eligible for sponsorship).

Nice to have

• Experience designing power-delivery modules specifically for semiconductor ATE systems.
• Knowledge of digital power control and telemetry systems.
• Familiarity with high-current connectors and low-impedance mechanical design.
• Experience with HALT/HASS, stress testing, and failure-mode analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plans and life/disability insurance.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and tuition assistance programs.
• Inclusive work environment focused on a high-performance workforce.