Power Instrumentation Engineer

Job Title

Power Instrumentation Engineer

Role Summary

Measure, analyze, and debug power and performance on OEM notebook platforms and SoC/CPU designs to drive competitive analysis, product positioning, and platform improvements. The role combines hands-on instrumentation, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, marketing, and field teams.

This role requires regular on-site presence in Santa Clara (no remote or hybrid option).

Experience Level

Mid-level (Experienced Hire). Minimum practical experience expected (~1 year of hands-on instrumentation/soldering); preferred 2–4 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include instrumenting systems, running measurements, and communicating findings.

• Measure, analyze, and debug workloads on OEM notebook/laptop systems for internal analysis and external communications.
• Perform rail-by-rail power measurements of SoC/CPU and platform power and investigate issues and gaps.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate instrumented OEM systems and test fixtures for power and performance data collection.
• Analyze workload behavior and power/performance trends; tune and recommend improvements for future platforms.
• Conduct competitive power and performance analysis and support competitive projections.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, architecture, field account, and marketing teams to explain findings and influence product and messaging decisions.

Requirements

Minimum technical skills and practical experience required; preferred skills that improve impact listed separately.

• Must-have: Practical experience with power measurement and instrumentation methodologies and concepts.
• Must-have: At least one year of basic soldering experience and ability to perform hands-on test setup and calibration.
• Must-have: Experience instrumenting devices/systems and collecting accurate, rail-by-rail power data.
• Must-have: Ability to analyze power/performance data and identify trends or accuracy issues.
• Must-have: Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical audiences.
• Nice-to-have: Expert-level micro-soldering and extensive device/system instrumentation experience (phones, tablets, laptops).
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with industry benchmarks (e.g. SPEC, Cinebench, Geekbench, MobileMark, 3DMark) and benchmark analysis.
• Nice-to-have: Prior post-silicon engineering experience and knowledge of CPU microarchitecture (x86 or ARM).
• Nice-to-have: Self-starter mentality and attention to detail for accurate data analysis.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree (BS/MS) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent relevant practical experience.

About the Company

Company: Intel Corporation

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.