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Power PDN Test Engineer
Job in
Redmond, King County, Washington, 98052, USA
Listed on 2026-09-14
Listing for:
Global Connect Technologies
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-14
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Test Engineer, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description – Power PDN Test Engineer
Location:
Redmond, WA (Onsite)
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Power PDN Test Engineer to support power delivery validation for Microsoft Surface products. The ideal candidate will perform motherboard-level power validation, electrical characterization, debugging, and automation while working closely with Microsoft engineering teams to ensure reliable power delivery across consumer hardware platforms.
Key Responsibilities:- Execute power delivery validation for DC-DC converters and system-level power management.
- Perform electrical characterization including output regulation, ripple, transient response, efficiency, voltage noise, and leakage testing.
- Operate oscilloscopes, SMUs, programmable power supplies, electronic loads, DAQ systems, and related lab equipment.
- Capture, analyze, and document test results using Microsoft test procedures and reporting templates.
- Perform first-pass debug analysis and support root cause investigations.
- Develop or extend Python automation to improve validation efficiency.
- Generate weekly status reports covering test progress, risks, and issues.
- Maintain ESD-safe lab practices, calibration records, and DUT traceability.
- Collaborate with Microsoft engineering teams during validation and debug activities.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of motherboard-level Power Delivery (PDN) validation experience.
- Strong experience with oscilloscopes (1 GHz+), SMUs, electronic loads, programmable power supplies, DAQ systems, and current/differential probes.
- Hands-on experience validating DC-DC converters and power management systems.
- Proficiency in Python scripting for test automation.
- Experience reading motherboard schematics and PDN block diagrams.
- Strong debugging, reporting, and documentation skills.
- Experience supporting OEM validation processes and standard operating procedures.
Skills:
- Experience with Microsoft Surface or consumer electronics OEMs (Microsoft, Apple, Google, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung).
- Intel or Qualcomm platform power validation experience.
- Knowledge of Windows power management (Modern Standby, S0ix, S3/S4/S5).
- Familiarity with SMPS, LDOs, battery charging systems, and PCB power design.
- Board-level hardware troubleshooting and rework experience.
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