Senior Power Electronics / Automotive Hardware Design Engineer

About Turing:
Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems.

Role Overview

Responsible for developing electronic hardware designs from initial requirements through component selection, schematic design, PCB layout, and design validation, with a focus on power electronics and automotive applications.

Experience: 6–12 years

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze product requirements and translate them into hardware specifications.
• Develop circuit architectures and select appropriate electronic components based on electrical ratings, performance, reliability, availability, and cost.
• Design schematics for DC-DC converters, power supplies, battery management, protection circuits, and automotive power electronics.
• Perform component-level calculations and assess voltage, current, power dissipation, thermal performance, and protection requirements.
• Develop PCB layouts with appropriate power routing, grounding, thermal management, creepage and clearance, EMI/EMC, and DFM considerations.
• Review datasheets, application notes, reference designs, and component libraries.
• Perform schematic reviews, PCB design-rule checks, and design verification.
• Prepare design documentation, BOMs, and manufacturing outputs.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of power electronics and electronic circuit design.
• Experience with component selection, schematic capture, and PCB layout tools such as KiCad (mandatory).
• Understanding of switching regulators, MOSFETs, gate drivers, protection circuits, and power distribution.
• Knowledge of thermal management, EMI/EMC, isolation, and PCB manufacturing requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Automotive electronics, DC-DC converters, battery systems, or power supply design.
• Prototype bring-up, debugging, and hardware validation.

Project Details

• Contract Start Date: Expected between 21 october - 25 october
• Engagement: 8 weeks (with potential chances of extension)
• Commitment - 40 hours/week
• Engagement Type: Contract