Engineer Sustaining Electrical **POSITION SUMMARY:** An electrical sustaining engineer for power supply plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and longevity of the critical components. Their responsibilities encompass a wide range of activities, from troubleshooting and root cause analysis to design improvement and technical support. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** The primary focus of an electrical sustaining engineer for power supply is to maintain and enhance the performance of existing power supply designs. This involves: • Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis: Identifying and analyzing problems with power supplies, both in the factory and in the field. This includes using various diagnostic tools and techniques to pinpoint the root cause of failures. • Design Improvement and Modification: Working with design engineers to implement changes that address recurring issues, improve reliability, or enhance performance. This may involve modifying circuit designs, selecting alternative components, or updating manufacturing processes. • Technical Support: Providing expert advice and guidance to internal teams (e.g., manufacturing, quality, sales) and external customers on power supply-related issues. This may involve answering technical questions, providing troubleshooting assistance, or creating technical documentation. • Performing Hardware Testing: Conducting functional tests, signal characterization, power modeling, and system coexistence testing to validate design changes or evaluate new components. • Writing Test Reports: Documenting test results, including observations, data analysis, and conclusions. • Analyzing Failure Data: Identifying trends in failures to proactively address potential issues and improve product reliability. • Developing Mitigation Plans: Working with other engineers and production teams to implement solutions that prevent future failures or minimize their impact. • Evaluating Alternative Components: Researching and evaluating potential replacements for obsolete or problematic components, ensuring that they meet the required specifications. • Managing Change Requests: Reviewing and approving change requests related to power supply designs, ensuring that they are implemented correctly and without compromising product performance. **WORK ENVIRONMENT** + **Location:** Laguna + **Environment:** New Product Area + **Physical Requirements:** + **Remote opportunities:** None **QUALIFICATIONS:** To excel in this role, electrical sustaining engineers need a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, as well as practical experience with power supply design, testing, and troubleshooting. Common qualifications include: • Several years of experience in hardware engineering or a related field. • Proficiency in using various test equipment, including oscilloscopes, programmable AC/DC power supplies, multimeters, electronic loads, power analyzers, and logic analyzers. • Strong understanding of power electronics converter topologies, AC/DC circuits, and magnetics design. • Knowledgeable in different circuit simulation and CAD software such as SIMPLIS/SIMETRIX, LTSPICE, ALTIUM Designer, and Cadence Allegro • Experience with circuit board design, layout, and manufacturing processes. • Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to power supply design and testing. • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal. **EXPERIENCE:** • 5 to 10+ years of relevant experience: This experience should be in a production environment or a production support role, demonstrating practical knowledge of engineering principles and processes for Power supplies. Knowledge in Visual studio – C++ programming is an advantage. • Continuous improvement experience: This includes experience implementing lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, or other process improvement initiatives. • Strong technical skills: A deep understanding of engineering principles, product design, and manufacturing processes is essential. • Problem-solving skills: The ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues is critical. • Communication skills: Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders is crucial for collaboration and information sharing. • Continuous improvement mindset: A commitment to identifying and implementing improvements to processes, products, and systems is essential for long-term success. **EDUCATION:** • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field preferably Electronics/Electrical Engineering.This is typically a minimum requirement, with a Master's degree often preferred and will be an advantage.