About Careertakes

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Overview

Power Engineer II Sunnyvale, CA — Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Power Engineer II to work onsite primarily from their Sunnyvale, CA engineering office. This role focuses on power-delivery solutions for both front-end and board-mount power technologies, and is well-suited for new graduates (MSEE) or engineers with 0–2 years' experience.

• Onsite role based in Sunnyvale, CA
• Salary range: USD 84,200 - 170,300 per year (base)

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What You’ll Do

• Design portions of power-delivery solutions as an individual contributor on the Power Systems Development team.
• Perform component selection and detailed investigations for board-mount power initiatives.
• Create and simulate schematics and capture power-circuit designs using SPICE and other tools.
• Support prototype testing, system integration, documentation and manufacturing support for front-end power systems.
• Participate in functional specification and design-review sessions.
• Collaborate with internal and outsourced partners to deliver reliable, cost-effective power solutions for low- to moderately-complex products.

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Core Responsibilities

• Design and simulate power circuit blocks and prepare schematics for production.
• Use empirical analysis, modeling and test methodologies to validate components, circuits and thermal/emissions performance.
• Apply established electrical engineering principles to meet product requirements and reliability goals.
• Use electronics lab equipment for test development, validation, and debugging.
• Communicate technical progress and findings clearly to cross-functional teams.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on analog techniques and power-design engineering.
• Experience with schematic capture and simulation tools (SPICE essential).
• Practical experience with electronic lab equipment and test methods.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience (entry-level).

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Familiarity with PCB layout tools and board-level layout considerations.
• Knowledge of communication interfaces such as I2C.
• Firmware design experience or exposure to embedded systems.
• Experience supporting supplier-driven development cycles and manufacturing transfers.

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What We Offer

• Competitive base pay (USD 84,200 - 170,300) with possible variable incentives.
• Health & wellbeing benefits and programs to support you and your family.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Inclusive culture and flexible ways of working to balance personal and professional needs.

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Accessibility & Accommodations

Confidential Client is committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please request it through the client’s secure accommodation channels. Reasonable accommodations will be considered consistent with applicable law.

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Recruitment Fraud Alert

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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