Energy Storage Power Electronics Engineer – High-Voltage

NextGenEnergyJobs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is searching for a Power Electronics Engineer in San Francisco, California. This role involves designing high-voltage converters tailored for energy storage systems. Qualified candidates will possess an MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering and 3–5 years of related experience.

The position requires hands-on expertise in hardware design, collaboration with diverse teams, and the ability to drive product development from concept to mass production.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in electrical engineering with focus on energy storage.
• Experience with gate drive design and hardware protection circuits.
• Strong understanding of power electronics topologies.

Responsibilities

• Design converters for utility-scale BESS and industrial infrastructure.
• Conduct topology comparison and trade-off analyses.
• Collaborate with Mechanical and Firmware teams for product optimization.

Skills

High-voltage hardware design

Power semiconductor selection

Circuit simulation

Lab equipment proficiency

Analytical problem-solving

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Simulink

LTspice

Ansys Maxwell/Q3D

Altium Designer

Job description

NextGenEnergyJobs is searching for a Power Electronics Engineer in San Francisco, California. This role involves designing high-voltage converters tailored for energy storage systems. Qualified candidates will possess an MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering and 3–5 years of related experience.

The position requires hands-on expertise in hardware design, collaboration with diverse teams, and the ability to drive product development from concept to mass production.