Sr. Power Supply Design Engineer

Job Req ID: 27443

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.
 

Job Summary:

Why This Role Matters

Server power supplies are a cornerstone of data center reliability and efficiency. As data center demands grow for higher performance and energy efficiency, this role ensures Supermicro delivers advanced power supply solutions that meet rigorous quality and performance standards. Your leadership and technical expertise will directly impact Supermicro’s ability to scale innovation and maintain its competitive edge in the server solutions market.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop high-power, high-efficiency, and high-density AC/DC power supplies.
• Create and optimize high-efficiency, high-density DC/DC converters.
• Develop and validate power shelves and rack power test systems.
• Lead design reviews for new projects, ensuring robust and scalable designs.
• Drive performance and quality improvements for existing projects.
• Conduct second-source qualification and implementation processes.
• Analyze and resolve power supply system issues, including RMA failure root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and assist product managers as needed throughout product development.

Qualifications:

What You’ll Bring

• 8+ years of experience in switching mode power supply design, ideally with OCP ORV3 Power Shelf or ORV3 PSU design experience.
• Expertise in Totem Pole PFC development.
• Hands-on experience with Battery Backup Unit (BBU) design, including battery charger and high-power/high-density DC/DC converters.
• Experience with AC input 3-phase PFC development (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of high-power brick DC/DC converter development.
• Proficiency in control loop design, ensuring compliance with loop gain/phase margin requirements.
• Magnetic design expertise, including transformer and inductor design.
• Familiarity with power management communication protocols such as PMBus and I2C.
  
  

This position offers the opportunity to lead innovation in critical server power technologies while shaping the future of high-performance data center solutions.

Salary Range

$154,000 - $170,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.