Staff Power Electronics Engineer — High‑Power EV Chargers

ChargePoint

Campbell (AL)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

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.

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

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.