Server Power Architect

Lenovo Group Ltd
  • Morrisville, NC
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    General Information

    Req #

    WD00103909

    Career area:

    Hardware Engineering

    Country/Region:

    United States of America

    State:

    North Carolina

    City:

    Morrisville

    Date:

    Wednesday, August 19, 2026

    Working time:

    Full-time

    Additional Locations:

    • United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

    Why Work at Lenovo

    We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

    Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

    This transformation together with Lenovo's world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

    Description and Requirements

    About Our Team

    We are hiring a senior Data Center Power Architect for Lenovo's Cloud Service Provider Group (CSP). This role will lead next-generation end-to-end power architecture for hyperscale, cloud, AI/GPU, server, and storage infrastructure-from data center AC distribution through rack and server DC power delivery.

    What You'll Do

    • Lead end-to-end power architecture from utility/grid interface to rack and server loads.

    • Define AC infrastructure covering MV/LV distribution, transformers, switchgear, UPS, generators, PDU, busway, protection, grounding, redundancy, and power quality.

    • Define rack/server DC architecture covering PSU/power shelves, 48V/54V/12V, DC busbars, BBU/capacitor shelves, DC-DC/POL, and emerging HVDC.

    • Develop architectures for 100 kW, 200 kW, 500 kW and future MW-class AI racks/pods.

    • Optimize efficiency, density, availability, redundancy, serviceability, scalability, and cost across the complete power chain.

    • Analyze peak/dynamic GPU loads, power excursions, transient response, ride-through, backup power, and energy storage.

    • Develop system/rack power budgets, capacity models, redundancy schemes, and fault-protection strategies.

    • Evaluate centralized vs. distributed power and emerging AC/DC/HVDC architectures.

    • Lead architecture trade-offs, specification/design reviews, technology evaluation, and validation strategy.

    • Develop next-generation data center and rack power technology roadmaps.

    • Partner with thermal, mechanical, cooling, rack, server, GPU, facilities, and system architecture teams.

    • Engage hyperscale/cloud customers, suppliers, ODM/OEMs, and technology partners.

    • Lead complex system/rack power issue root-cause analysis.

    Key Architecture Areas

    • AC distribution 400/480Vac and 415/240Vac architectures

    • Transformers, switchgear, UPS, generators, ATS/STS

    • PDU, busway and rack distribution

    • N, N+1, 2N and distributed redundancy

    • Power quality, grounding and protection

    • 48V/54V/12V DC and emerging HVDC

    • PSU and power shelves

    • DC busbars, BBU and capacitor shelves

    • AC/DC and DC/DC conversion

    • Energy storage and ride-through

    • High-density AI/GPU rack power

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

    • 10+ years of data center power, critical power infrastructure, rack/server power, or power electronics experience.

    • Strong expertise in data center AC electrical infrastructure and three-phase power systems.

    • Experience with transformers, switchgear, UPS, generators, PDU, busway, protection, grounding, and redundancy.

    • Working knowledge of rack/server DC architectures including 48V/54V, PSU, power shelves, busbars, BBU, and DC-DC conversion.

    • Strong system-level architecture and technical trade-off capability.

    • Experience developing power specifications, architecture documents, and validation plans.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Master's degree in Electrical/Power Engineering or related field.

    • Hyperscale, cloud, or AI data center experience.

    • Experience with 100 kW+ AI racks and MW-class rack/pod architectures.

    • Knowledge of MV/LV distribution, HVDC, advanced energy storage, and solid-state power conversion.

    • Knowledge of OCP architectures and IEC, UL, and IEEE requirements.

    • Understanding of interactions among power, cooling, thermal, mechanical, compute, networking, and rack infrastructure.

    • Experience engaging directly with hyperscale customers and ecosystem partners.

    • Strong technical leadership, communication, and executive presentation skills.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

    Additional Locations:

    • United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville
    • United States of America
    • United States of America - North Carolina
    • United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMorrisville, NC

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Cloud Computingunmatched
    • Computer Engineeringunmatched
    • Computer Networksunmatched
    • Computer Softwareunmatched
    • Distribution Servicesunmatched
    • Documentation Planunmatched
    • Ecosystemsunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Electronicsunmatched
    • GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)unmatched
    • Infrastructure Softwareunmatched
    • Network Operations Centerunmatched
    • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
    • Original Design Manufacturer (ODM)unmatched
    • Power Engineeringunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Productivity Modelunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Server Architectureunmatched
    • Smartphonesunmatched
    • Solid State Storage Hardwareunmatched
    • Stock Marketunmatched
    • System Architectureunmatched
    • Technical Deliveryunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Technology Analysisunmatched
    • Three Phase Powerunmatched
    • Validation Planunmatched

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