Hardware Development Engineer

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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Power Design Engineer to join our team. As a Power Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing power systems and components for various applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of power designs and contribute to the overall product development process.   THE PERSON: The candidate will contribute to the development of cutting-edge power systems that drive innovation for AMD products   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and develop power systems and components for AMD reference platforms and Customer production boards in a wide range of applications, including but not limited to consumer electronics and automotive products Work closely with Silicon team to bring up AMD APU products and actively participate in issue debugging and resolution. Drive innovation to optimize the power and board designs and document the technical design files. Execute schematic design, components selection, BOM cost control, and layout design guidance throughout entire platform development lifecycle Conduct thorough research and analysis to understand power requirements and constraints for each project. Create detailed power system specifications, including power budgets, voltage and current requirements, and efficiency targets. Design and simulate power circuits, including DC-DC converters, voltage regulators, and power management systems. Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate power designs into overall product architecture. Perform circuit analysis, simulation, and optimization using industry-standard tools and techniques. Develop and execute test plans to validate power designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. Troubleshoot and resolve power-related issues during the development and testing phases. Provide technical support and guidance to Drive customer critical power issues to closure to ensure customer program on track   PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years of hands on experience on PWM power design in PC, Consumer, Telecom or server; Proven experience in power electronics design, preferably in a product development environment with silicon and board bring up and debug; Proficient in the principles of multi buck, buck-boost and other DC-DC topology; Proficiency in using simulation tools such as SPICE, PLECS, or MATLAB/Simulink for power circuit analysis and design. Familiarity with PCB layout and design principles for power electronics. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex power-related issues. Proficient in analog/digital mixed signal, power design, Thermal design, EMI, power integrity; Strong experience in Cadence tools, like concept, Allegro and simulation tools, like PD, LTSPICE, SIMIPLIS; Familiarity with power test equipment and tools; Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and reliability in power designs. Experience with hardware description languages (HDL) such as VHDL or Verilog is a plus. Experience with post-silicon power transient testing, performance validation, and platform power characterization is a plus. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams with good English reading and writing. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Knowledge of