Power Electronics Engineer, Modeling

Google•Sunnyvale, CA

5h•$144,000 - $211,000

About The Position

Our thirst for technology is a part of everything we do. The Data Center Engineering team takes the physical design of our data centers into the future. Our lab mirrors a research and development department -- cutting-edge strategies are born, tested and tested again. Along with a team of great minds, you take on complex topics like how we use power or how to run state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly facilities. You're a visionary who optimizes for efficiencies and never stops seeking improvements -- even small changes that can make a huge impact. You generate ideas, communicate recommendations to senior-level executives and drive implementation alongside facilities technicians. With your technical expertise, you ensure compliance with codes and standards, develop infrastructure improvements and serve as an expert in your specialty (e.g., cooling, electrical). The Data Center Engineering team takes the physical design of our data centers into the future. Our lab mirrors the research and development department strategies, tested and tested again. In this role, you will address complex topics like how we use power or how to run environmentally-friendly facilities. You will optimize for efficiencies and never stop seeking improvements even small changes that can make a huge impact. You will generate ideas, communicate recommendations to executives and drive implementation alongside facilities technicians.With your technical expertise, you will ensure compliance with codes and standards, develop infrastructure improvements and serve as an expert in your specialty (e.g., cooling, electrical). The US base salary range for this full-time position is $144,000-$211,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google [https://careers.google.com/benefits/].

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience in mission critical facility design and construction environments.
5 years of experience with direct current power distribution design.
5 years of experience with power converter design including Alternating Current (AC)/Direct Current (DC), DC/DC, or DC/AC converter design.
Experience in Power System Modelling and Power Electronics.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or PhD in Power Electronics, Power Systems or a related field.
Experience in power converter design including DC/DC converters, AC/DC rectifiers, UPS, etc.
Experience in data center power system design, including microgrids.
Design or validation experience with power budgeting/sizing for AI/ML.
Understanding of power electronics fundamentals and various power conversion designs for data center power delivery and power converter modeling and simulation.

Responsibilities

Define data center system-level, product architecture, and Research and Development, while helping to develop operations and maintenance procedures for systems/processes.
Conduct engineering analysis and research designs and methods of data center equipment and facilities.
Ensure designs and installations meet requirements (e.g., predicted cooling, structural, operational concerns, etc.).
Innovate and design data center power conversion specifications and solutions. Analyze performance, cost, reliability, and availability trade-offs.
Provide technical leadership and direction while troubleshooting complex system level power delivery issues.