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Hardware Systems Engineer – Power Electronics
Cellink Corporation · 🇺🇸 San Carlos, CA
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 14 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 3 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Cellink Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Design Engineer, Battery Systems” (Mechanical Engineers) in CA: $145k–$159k, median $152k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 14 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 3 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
CelLink's ultra-thin flexible interconnect technology is redefining how power is delivered inside the world's most advanced AI, hyperscale, and high-performance computing platforms. As a Hardware Systems Engineer , you will design and develop the rack-level power hardware that enables next-generation server architectures. You will own electrical hardware from concept through production, developing high-current power distribution solutions that integrate seamlessly into hyperscale server racks. This role combines electrical hardware design, system architecture, and hands-on engineering. You'll work directly with hyperscalers, OEMs, ASIC vendors, and internal cross-functional teams to develop reliable, manufacturable, and scalable power delivery solutions that support the rapidly evolving demands of AI infrastructure. Essential Duties and Responsibilit ies • Design and develop rack-level power distribution hardware for AI, HPC, and hyperscale server platforms. Own electrical hardware throughout the product lifecycle, from concept, prototyping, validation, and production release. • Define electrical architecture for rack-level power delivery systems, balancing electrical performance, thermal requirements, mechanical integration, manufacturability, and reliability. • Perform first-order electrical engineering calculations including current carrying capacity, voltage drop, resistance, inductance, thermal performance, and power loss. • Own and launch designs into low and high-volume production. • Work directly with hyperscalers and OEMs to understand system requirements and translate them into robust hardware designs. • Create engineering documentation including electrical schematics, CAD models, engineering drawings, BOMs, tolerance analyses, and design reports. • Present technical solutions to customers and internal engineering teams while serving as the technical expert for rack-level power hardware. • Willingness to travel up to 20%. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline. • 2+ years of experience designing electrical hardware for server, networking, storage, AI, or power electronics applications. • Experience owning electrical hardware designs from concept through production. • Strong understanding of rack-level power distribution, power delivery architecture, or high-current electrical systems. • Experience performing electrical engineering calculations supporting hardware design decisions. • Working knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles and manufacturing release processes. • Experience collaborating with mechanical engineering on electrical hardware packaging and integration. • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams. Bonus Points • Familiarity with SolidWorks, Creo, Siemens NX, or similar mechanical CAD tools for electrical hardware integration. • Understanding of Power Integrity (PI), Signal Integrity (SI), and thermal considerations for high-performance computing systems. • Experience supporting hardware validation, EVT, DVT, and production qualification. • Knowledge of flexible printed circuits (FPC), busbar technologies, laminated interconnects, or custom power distribution assemblies. Base Salary • Final salary determined by experience and level. We’re hiring for multiple positions and will align compensation accordingly. Working Conditions/Hours • Salaried Exempt • 100% onsite Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands – Office and Manufacturing Environment While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is re