Hardware Engineer, Power (DC/DC)

Meta Platforms Inc

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    Lead validation and characterization of DC-DC power conversion systems for high-power ASIC modules, including efficiency, transient response, thermal performance, and reliability testing Contribute to design of DC-DC power conversion solutions including topology selection, component selection, regulation schemes, and control loop design Develop and execute comprehensive power validation test plans covering hardware bring-up, functional verification, stress testing, and production qualification Participate in PDN design activities including power plane design, stack-up definition, and placement analysis for power delivery networks Execute hardware bring-up, debug, and troubleshooting of DC-DC power circuits using oscilloscopes, power analyzers, electronic loads, and other lab instrumentation Perform power integrity analysis using circuit modeling and simulation, closing the loop between simulation predictions and lab validation results Define test infrastructure and automation strategies for power delivery validation across multiple hardware generations Drive root cause analysis and failure investigation for power-related issues found during validation, qualification, or production Collaborate with ASIC and platform teams on power delivery specification requirements, balancing efficiency, thermal constraints, and space limitations Partner with external vendors to drive power solution design and qualify solutions through development milestones Develop and document validation methodologies, test procedures, and best practices for DC-DC power systems6+ years of experience in power electronics validation or test engineering with a focus on DC-DC conversion for high-power digital systems Experience leading hardware bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting of DC-DC power circuits through production Experience with power validation instrumentation including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, electronic loads, and thermal measurement equipment Experience with power integrity analysis including correlation between simulation and lab measurements Experience developing and executing validation test plans for power delivery systems covering efficiency, transient response, and reliability Experience with DC-DC topology selection, component selection, and control loop design Experience with thermal-electrical characterization and validation in space-constrained high-power applications Experience validating power solutions for high-power ASICs or accelerators exceeding 400W per device Experience with test automation and infrastructure development for power validationMeta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. In this role, you will contribute to the design of complex DC-DC power delivery systems for high-power ASICs while leading validation, characterization, and testing efforts to ensure designs meet performance, efficiency, and reliability requirements from prototype through production.

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    LocationMenlo Park, CA

    Description

    Meta is seeking a Hardware Engineer specializing in DC-DC power conversion to join the team responsible for designing and validating MTIA module power solutions. In this role, you will contribute to the design of complex DC-DC power delivery systems for high-power ASICs while leading validation, characterization, and testing efforts to ensure designs meet performance, efficiency, and reliability requirements from prototype through production. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including HW Platform and ASIC to define efficient power hardware, execute comprehensive validation plans, and provide feedback to improve power delivery designs. You will also partner with industry-leading vendors to qualify power solutions for next-generation high-power requirements.Lead validation and characterization of DC-DC power conversion systems for high-power ASIC modules, including efficiency, transient response, thermal performance, and reliability testing Contribute to design of DC-DC power conversion solutions including topology selection, component selection, regulation schemes, and control loop design Develop and execute comprehensive power validation test plans covering hardware bring-up, functional verification, stress testing, and production qualification Participate in PDN design activities including power plane design, stack-up definition, and placement analysis for power delivery networks Execute hardware bring-up, debug, and troubleshooting of DC-DC power circuits using oscilloscopes, power analyzers, electronic loads, and other lab instrumentation Perform power integrity analysis using circuit modeling and simulation, closing the loop between simulation predictions and lab validation results Define test infrastructure and automation strategies for power delivery validation across multiple hardware generations Drive root cause analysis and failure investigation for power-related issues found during validation, qualification, or production Collaborate with ASIC and platform teams on power delivery specification requirements, balancing efficiency, thermal constraints, and space limitations Partner with external vendors to drive power solution design and qualify solutions through development milestones Develop and document validation methodologies, test procedures, and best practices for DC-DC power systems6+ years of experience in power electronics validation or test engineering with a focus on DC-DC conversion for high-power digital systems Experience leading hardware bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting of DC-DC power circuits through production Experience with power validation instrumentation including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, electronic loads, and thermal measurement equipment Experience with power integrity analysis including correlation between simulation and lab measurements Experience developing and executing validation test plans for power delivery systems covering efficiency, transient response, and reliability Experience with DC-DC topology selection, component selection, and control loop design Experience with thermal-electrical characterization and validation in space-constrained high-power applications Experience validating power solutions for high-power ASICs or accelerators exceeding 400W per device Experience with test automation and infrastructure development for power validationMeta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here .Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form .

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