Senior Power Electronics Engineer

momentenergy; Surrey; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Moment Energy is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to design, develop, and test power electronic systems for cutting-edge battery energy storage solutions. You will lead concepts through production, ensuring high performance, reliability, and safety across the product lifecycle.

You will work on inverters, converters, and chargers, perform circuit analysis and simulations, and help drive regulatory testing and certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power electronics.
• 10+ years hands-on experience designing and developing power electronic systems for industrial or renewable energy applications.
• Strong understanding of power electronics principles, topologies, and control strategies.
• Experience with EMC/EMI compliance and regulatory testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power electronic systems for battery energy storage systems (BESS), including inverters, converters, and chargers.
• Perform BOM design, schematic capture, and circuit board layout for power electronic systems.
• Design for EMC/EMI compliance, perform regulatory testing, documentation, and data analysis.
• Conduct detailed circuit analysis, simulation, and modeling to optimize designs for efficiency, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Select and specify power electronic components, such as IGBTs, MOSFETs, diodes, and transformers, based on project requirements.
• Develop control algorithms for power electronic systems to ensure stable and reliable operation under various conditions.
• Oversee the fabrication, assembly, and testing of power electronic prototypes and production units.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of power electronic systems to meet performance specifications and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with other engineers and cross-functional teams to integrate power electronic systems into complete BESS solutions.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in power electronics technology and industry trends.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Moment Energy's power electronics design and development processes.

Skills

Power electronics

System design

Regulatory testing

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in EE (Power electronics focus)

Tools

Altium

Cadence

LTSpice

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

PSIM

Job description

About Moment Energy

Independent energy is here. Help us deploy it.

Energy should be free. Free from aging grids, fragile supply chains, and unnecessary extraction. At Moment Energy, we're building a world where clean power is abundant, affordable, and uninterrupted for everyone.

The world doesn't need another promise about energy; it needs proof that a freer future is possible. Moment Energy is the pragmatic liberator of power, the only company certified to turn the largest untapped energy supply into independent energy.

Now is the moment. While the industry scraps millions of batteries with decades of life left, we put them to work by repurposing large-format batteries into advanced battery energy storage systems that deliver real-world impact.

We were told second-life batteries would never be safe enough or scalable enough. We didn't argue, we engineered the solution. Today, Moment Energy delivers 5x the energy density and holds the certifications required to deploy energy independence at scale.

Now is the moment. Join us.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced and driven Senior Power Electronics Engineer to join our engineering team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge energy storage solutions. As a Senior Power Electronics Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and testing power electronic systems for our innovative battery energy storage systems (BESS). You will be involved in the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to production, ensuring the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design and develop power electronic systems for battery energy storage systems (BESS), including inverters, converters, and chargers.
• Perform BOM design, schematic capture, and circuit board layout for power electronic systems.
• Design for EMC/EMI compliance, perform regulatory testing, documentation, and data analysis.
• Conduct detailed circuit analysis, simulation, and modeling to optimize designs for efficiency, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Select and specify power electronic components, such as IGBTs, MOSFETs, diodes, and transformers, based on project requirements.
• Develop control algorithms for power electronic systems to ensure stable and reliable operation under various conditions.
• Oversee the fabrication, assembly, and testing of power electronic prototypes and production units.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of power electronic systems to meet performance specifications and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with other engineers and cross-functional teams to integrate power electronic systems into complete BESS solutions.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in power electronics technology and industry trends.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Moment Energy's power electronics design and development processes.

The Candidate

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with a focus on power electronics.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in the design and development of power electronic systems for industrial or renewable energy applications.
• Strong understanding of power electronics principles, topologies, and control strategies.
• Proficiency in power electronics simulation tools (e.g., LTSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSIM).
• Experience with EMC/EMI compliance and regulatory testing.
• Experience with PCB design and layout software (e.g., Altium, Cadence).
• Familiarity with power electronics testing equipment and procedures.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Previous experience in a startup environment.
• Passion for clean energy and a desire to make a positive impact on the environment.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience working with lithium-ion battery systems.
• Familiarity with grid-connected energy systems or PCS integration.
• Experience with design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for serviceability (DFS).
• Knowledge of UL1973, UL9540, and UL9540A certification processes.

Why join us?

Today, we're delivering 5x the energy density and have all the certifications needed to ship energy independence to the world.

Be part of a mission-driven company focused on creating sustainable energy solutions and making a positive impact on the world.

Collaborate closely with passionate co-founders and a team committed to innovation and excellence.

Contribute to building and scaling a company from the ground up, where your work will have a direct and meaningful impact.

Thrive in a workplace that values collaboration, wellness, and celebrating successes, with regular company socials, fitness sessions, and more.

We're a fast-paced and dynamic team.

Every day you'll be taking on a new challenge and learning something new. You'll take on a wide breadth of tasks and contribute