Staff Power Electronics Engineer

ChargePoint; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ChargePoint is seeking a Staff Power Electronics Engineer in Campbell, CA. This role entails designing and architecting high-power AC and DC systems for EV chargers, collaborating cross-functionally, and ensuring product reliability. Candidates should have an M.S. in Engineering, 8+ years of experience, strong electrical design skills, and the ability to manage solutions across varied domains. The salary range is $170,000 to $200,000, emphasizing competitive compensation practices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in bringing power electronics products to market.
• Experience designing AC/DC DC/DC power conversion systems.
• Knowledge of EV charging standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design high-power AC and DC systems for EV chargers.
• Collaborate with engineers on high-power AC to DC and DC to DC converters.
• Ensure high reliability of the product under various conditions.

Skills

Electrical/Electronic Design Skills

AC/DC DC/DC Power Conversion Systems

System-Level Engineering Tradeoffs

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Education

M.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, or Electronics)

Tools

PLECS

MATLAB

Spice

Job description

Reports To

Senior Manager, Power Electronics

What You Will Be Doing

ChargePoint is looking for a creative and versatile Staff Power Electronics Engineer to help ensure that our products meet high design, development, and production quality. The role will play a key cross‑functional role to drive many aspects, including the development and production of high‑quality power systems.

What You Will Bring

• Architect and design high‑power AC and DC systems for consumer and commercial EV chargers
• Collaborate with engineers in the development of high‑power AC to DC and DC to DC converters
• Design and develop advanced soft switching 40‑100 kW, up to 2000 VDC multi‑level converters
• Design and develop a multi‑level 100‑200 kW, up to 2000 VDC four‑quadrant grid tie inverter complying with grid interactive regulations in the EU and NA
• Responsible for all aspects of product design, including modelling, key component selection, schematic capture, PCB layout, code development, magnetics design, thermal design, regulatory and compliance considerations, and DFM
• Utilize power topologies such as LLC, phase‑shifted full bridge, flyback, forward, multi‑level converters, including PFC (single phase and three phase), and associated techniques such as ZVS/ZCS
• Model power designs using analysis tools such as PLECS, MATLAB, and Spice. Create designs based on both off‑the‑shelf integrated circuit controllers, FPGAs / PLDs, and DSP digital control using embedded software development experience
• Work effectively with cross‑functional teams to resolve early (architectural) and late (lab, test & validation)
• Ensure high reliability of the product under stress conditions and environments for extended periods

Requirements

• M.S. required (PhD desired) in Engineering (electrical, computer, or electronics)
• 8+ years of experience in bringing power electronics products to market
• Strong electrical/electronic design skills and understanding of system‑level engineering tradeoffs
• Experience designing AC/DC DC/DC power conversion systems
• Able to drive solutions across software, mechanical, power, and thermal boundaries to assure great results
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams: mechanical, software, and test
• Current knowledge of industry standards for consumer and industrial products
• Knowledge of EV charging standards is a plus
• Some travel is expected.

Location

Campbell, CA

Salary

ChargePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The targeted US salary range for roles at this operating level is $170,000 to $200,000. This range represents base salary and does not reflect equity, benefits or variable pay where applicable. Actual base salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications and specific work location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ChargePoint is 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.

Reasonable Accommodation

ChargePoint is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports all qualified individuals. In alignment with this commitment, we ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations throughout the employment process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to access any other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at [e-mail].

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