Principal Data Center Electrical Product Development Engineer

Oracle•United States,

1d•$114,600 - $234,600

About The Position

The ideal candidate combines deep electrical engineering expertise with experience in product development, supplier quality, equipment qualification, failure analysis, and continuous product improvement. This role involves leading the technical development, evaluation, qualification, and lifecycle management of mission-critical electrical equipment for Oracle data centers. Responsibilities include developing equipment technical requirements, specifications, and validation plans, collaborating with manufacturers, driving design improvements, and evaluating new technologies. The role also focuses on equipment quality and reliability, leading root cause investigations, developing corrective actions, defining qualification processes, and establishing reliability metrics. Additionally, the position serves as the primary technical interface with electrical equipment manufacturers, reviewing designs and supporting audits. Continuous improvement initiatives, developing standards, and mentoring engineers are also key aspects of this role. Oracle is a company that powers industry innovations and life-saving care with data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise, embedding AI across its products and services to help customers build a better future.

Requirements

Deep electrical engineering expertise
Experience in product development
Experience in supplier quality
Experience in equipment qualification
Experience in failure analysis
Experience in continuous product improvement

Responsibilities

Lead the technical development, evaluation, qualification, and lifecycle management of mission-critical electrical equipment for Oracle data centers.
Develop equipment technical requirements, specifications, validation plans, and acceptance criteria to ensure products meet Oracle performance, reliability, safety, and operational objectives.
Collaborate with manufacturers and engineering partners during product design, prototype development, factory testing, and product qualification.
Drive design improvements and product enhancements based on field experience, operational data, lessons learned, and emerging technologies.
Evaluate new technologies and electrical products for deployment within next-generation Oracle data centers.
Lead root cause investigations for electrical equipment failures, reliability concerns, warranty issues, and field quality events.
Develop corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve product reliability and reduce operational risk.
Define equipment qualification processes including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), reliability testing, environmental testing, and long-term performance validation.
Establish reliability metrics, failure trends, and performance analytics to support continuous product improvement.
Partner with Quality, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to improve product consistency and long-term equipment performance.
Serve as Oracle's primary technical interface with electrical equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
Review supplier designs, manufacturing processes, quality documentation, testing procedures, and engineering change requests.
Support supplier audits, technical assessments, product qualification, and manufacturing readiness reviews.
Evaluate supplier technical capabilities and participate in strategic sourcing decisions for critical electrical equipment.
Develop and maintain Oracle electrical equipment standards, technical specifications, approved product lists, testing procedures, and engineering guidelines.
Lead engineering reviews for product changes, component substitutions, obsolescence management, and qualification of alternate suppliers.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment quality, manufacturability, reliability, maintainability, and total cost of ownership.
Mentor engineers and contribute to engineering best practices, technical training, and knowledge sharing across the organization.