Hardware Principal Engineer

Dell • Hopkinton, MA

82d • $161,500 - $209,000

About The Position

The reputation of Dell Technologies for delivering award-winning hardware is legendary and our Hardware Engineering team is at the heart of it. We design and develop analogue as well as digital hardware products - not just computer or network hardware devices but peripherals too. Recognized for our high level of technical expertise in a variety of engineering disciplines, we're involved across the development lifecycle - from research to the building, testing and delivery of completed products. Innovators in our field, we lead the way in exploring new concepts, approaches, processes, materials and components. Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Principal Engineer on our Hardware Engineering Team in Hopkinton, Massachusetts or Austin, Texas.

Requirements

• Proficiency in hardware design, analysis and debugging of complex printed circuit boards along with an understanding of the power, mechanical and thermal infrastructure around them
• Experience in computer architecture and designing with high-speed Interfaces such as Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe), Double Data Rate (DDR) and Ethernet
• Strong background in electrical or mechanical engineering and a solid understanding of server architecture
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams

Nice To Haves

• Typically requires 8+ years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor's degree; or 6+ years with a Master's degree; or 3+ years with a PhD; or equivalent experience
• BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Responsibilities

• Author and coordinate the creation of design guides and specifications for new designs as well as drive architectural direction for next generation devices/platforms and ensure feasibility of concepts for these products
• Work closely with Original Design Manufacturer (ODM)/Joint Design Manufacturer (JDM) partner to execute a design against the specified architecture, review the design and validation results
• Set standards and determine design targets for the product (cost, performance, reliability, etc.) are feasible through proper design choices, component selection and/or supplier selection
• Collaborate across all disciplines (hardware, software, mechanical, manufacturing, procurement, etc.) to ensure product requirements are being implemented to meet program goals
• Possess excellent communication skills to discuss requirements and provide technology updates to multiple Dell Technologies product groups and development teams

Benefits

• Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
• The salary range for this position is $161,500 - $209,000.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees