Sr. Engineer, Power Eletronics

Nextpower; Sorocaba; On-site; BRL 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower in Sorocaba, Brazil is looking for a skilled engineer to lead the development of power converters for sustainable energy solutions. This position involves designing various power conversion solutions and integrating them with full product architectures.

The ideal candidate must hold a Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and have extensive experience in power electronics. A passion for innovation in sustainable energy is essential for contributing to advanced engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• 7+ years industry experience with 5+ years in power electronics for mass production.
• Proven track record in high-performance power electronics from concept to production.
• Experience in leading technical teams or mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Own the development of multiple power converters for production.
• Design and optimize magnetic components and EMI filter designs.
• Collaborate with mechanical and firmware engineers for integration and diagnostics.

Skills

Power electronics design

Control theory

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Responsibilities

• Own the development of multiple power converters to production, spanning from a few hundred watts to several Mega watts, collaborating within a team environment.
• Develop AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC power conversion solutions tailored to NEXTracker’s ecosystem.
• Design and develop digital and analog circuits for power electronics systems, encompassing gate drivers, sensors, switched-mode power supplies, processors, and safety critical functions from inception to completion. Apply expertise in DFM and WCA, to ensure robust and cost-effective designs.
• Design and optimize magnetic components. Hands‑on experience with EMI filter designs for power converters and compliance testing and thorough knowledge of EMC test standards.
• Work closely with power conversion mechanical engineers to integrate power electronics systems into the full product architectures and optimize thermal management solutions.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers to develop and implement control algorithms and system‑level diagnostics.
• Address challenges at scale to achieve industry-leading reliability, efficiency, and performance.
• Support product NPI and product tester development at CM.

Qualifications

• Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.
• 7+ years industry experience with 5+ years of experience in power electronics design and development for mass production, preferably in energy sectors.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering high-performance power electronics systems from concept to mass production.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor devices, magnetic components, and control theory.
• Experience in leading technical teams or mentoring engineers.
• Strong background in capture and PCB layout tools, particularly Altium Designer, to design and develop electrical systems for sustainable energy solutions.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex electrical systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and functions.
• Passion for sustainable energy solutions, with a desire to drive positive change through innovation.