Staff Power Electronics Engineer

ChargePoint; Campbell (AL); Presencial; USD 170 000 - 200 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

ChargePoint in Campbell, CA is seeking a Staff Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design and development of high‑power EV charging systems. You will own architectures, select components, and collaborate across software, mechanical, and test teams to deliver reliable products.

You will design power topologies (LLC, phase‑shifted full bridge, PFC), simulate with MATLAB/PLECS/Spice, and ensure compliance and thermal reliability under demanding conditions. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualificações

• MS in Electrical Engineering or closely related field; PhD preferred.
• 8+ years bringing power electronics products to market.
• Experience with AC/DC and DC/DC converters.
• Ability to drive cross‑functional solutions across software, mechanical, and thermal domains.
• Knowledge of EV charging standards is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Architect and design high‑power AC and DC systems for EV chargers.
• Collaborate on development of high‑power AC/DC and DC/DC converters.
• Design and develop 40–100 kW, up to 2000 VDC multi‑level converters.
• Create a four‑quadrant grid‑tie inverter meeting EU/NA regulations.
• Oversee design aspects: modelling, components, PCB, magnetics, thermal, compliance, DFM.
• Utilize topologies like LLC, phase‑shifted full bridge, PFC; employ ZVS/ZCS.
• Model power designs with MATLAB, PLECS, and Spice; develop embedded control.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to resolve architectural and lab/test issues.
• Ensure reliability of products under stress and in diverse environments.

Conhecimentos

Power electronics design

AC/DC conversion

Multi-level converters

Thermal design

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional teamwork

Modeling and simulation

Formação académica

MS in Electrical/Power Electronics

PhD preferred

Ferramentas

MATLAB

PLECS

Spice

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

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