Sr. Engineer, Power Eletronics

Nextracker LLC, USA; Sorocaba; Sur place; BRL 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nextracker LLC, USA is seeking a seasoned power electronics engineer to lead the development of power converters from concept to mass production. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in designing high-performance power electronics systems.

The role emphasizes collaboration with mechanical and firmware engineers and requires proven leadership in technical teams to advance sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years industry experience with 5+ years in power electronics for mass production.
• Strong background in semiconductor devices, magnetic components, and control theory.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems.

Responsabilités

• Own the development of multiple power converters from concept to production.
• Design and develop digital and analog circuits for power electronic systems.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers on control algorithms and system diagnostics.

Connaissances

Power electronics design

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Formation

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Outils

Altium Designer

Description du poste

Responsibilities

• Own the development of multiple power converters to production, spanning from a few hundred watts to several megawatts, 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.