Power Systems Control Intern

First Roles; California; On-site; USD 48,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

ChargePoint is seeking a Power Electronics Controls Engineer Intern to support modeling and simulation of sophisticated power electronics control systems. The role emphasizes edge-case scenario analysis before hardware validation and building robust HIL systems using Typhoon HIL.

You will collaborate with firmware, hardware, systems, and regulatory teams to ensure integrated control solutions that meet rigorous standards and performance goals at ChargePoint in Campbell, CA.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics) preferred.
• 2+ years of proven experience developing Power Electronics products.
• Experience with renewable energy integration using grid-tie inverter systems (solar, BESS, EVSE).
• 2+ years of Python programming experience for scripting and automation.
• Strong experience in designing controllers (e.g., PI, PR, droop) and modelling with MATLAB/PLECS.
• Experience in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and real-time simulation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control architectures for bidirectional power converters.
• Evaluate control design approaches and trade-offs.
• Develop automated HIL test procedures and scripting.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and systems teams.

Skills

Python scripting

Power electronics

HIL testing

Typhoon HIL

MATLAB/PLECS

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics)

Tools

PLECS

MATLAB

Typhoon HIL

Job description

About Us

With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world's leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.

Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market.

At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. These values guide how we show up every day, align, and work together to build a brighter future for all of us.

Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.

About Us

With electric vehicles (EVs) expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world's leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for nearly every charging need. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.

Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on EV charging and established a business model that's been validated by more than a decade in business and thousands of customers. As we near a public listing milestone that will broaden our market leadership and build on years of innovation, ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build our all-electric future and dominate a trillion-dollar market.

Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.

Discover what it's like to help build the fueling network of the future - check out our Engineering Blog.

Reports To

Principal Engineer - Power Electronics and Systems

What You Will Be Doing

ChargePoint is seeking an innovative and driven Power Electronics Controls Engineer Intern to support the modeling and simulation of sophisticated power electronics control systems. The intern will focus on simulating edge-case scenarios before hardware validation. A significant portion of the role involves building and refining Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems using Typhoon HIL. The position will contribute meaningfully to the development of robust and reliable control systems.

What You Will Bring to ChargePoint

• Design and develop control architectures for high-power bidirectional AC-DC and DC-DC converter systems.
• Evaluate and present various control system design approaches, including their respective advantages and trade-offs.
• Apply creative problem-solving to define comprehensive test scenarios with well-defined success and failure benchmarks.
• Develop automated HIL test procedures to improve testing efficiency and reduce turnaround time.
• Collaborate with teams across firmware, hardware, systems, and regulatory engineering to collect cross-functional requirements and integrate them into the control system's design, modeling, and testing processes.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD degree (preferred) in Electrical Engineering (POWER ELECTRONICS)
• 2+ years of proven experience developing Power Electronics products
• Experience with renewable energy integration using grid-tie inverter systems (solar, BESS, EVSE, etc.).
• 2+ years of Python programming experience for scripting and automation
• Strong experience in designing controllers (such as PI, PR, droop, etc.), modelling, and simulation using tools such as PLECS, MATLAB, as well as lab tests.
• Experience in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, including testbed setup, real-time simulation, plant modelling, hardware interfaces, test scripting, fault injection, and test result analysis. Typhoon HIL experience is a plus.
• Strong experience in developing algorithms for harmonics cancellation using feedback approaches.
• Strong grasp of power electronics principles, including control techniques for inverters, rectifiers, and DC-DC converters (LLC, CLLC, DAB, PFC chargers, DC/DC, inverters, etc.).
• Solid hands-on experience in high-power labs, with the ability to debug hardware issues related to firmware functions in power converters.
• Basic understanding of IEEE 1547-2018, IEEE 1547.1-2020, UL1741, CA Rule 21, IEC 61851, Sun Spec Modbus, etc. is a plus.
• Enjoys working in cross-functional groups, including power electronics firmware engineers, power electronics hardware engineers, regulatory engineers, and systems engineers.

Location

Campbell, CA

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any legally protected status.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

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