ChargePoint, Inc

Principal Power Electronics Engineer

ChargePoint, Inc$170K — $200K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • M.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, or Electronics); PhD preferred
  • 10+ years of power electronics product market experience
  • Strong electrical/electronic design skills
  • Experience in AC/DC and DC/DC power conversion systems
  • Ability to navigate software, mechanical, power, and thermal integration
  • Experience with cross-functional teams including mechanical and software
  • Current knowledge of industry standards for consumer and industrial products
  • Familiarity with EV charging standards is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and design high-power AC and DC systems for EV chargers
  • Collaborate on high-power AC to DC and DC to DC converters
  • Design advanced soft-switching multi-level converters (40-100 kW, up to 2000 VDC)
  • Develop a multi-level four-quadrant grid tie inverter compliant with EU and NA regulations
  • Oversee all product design aspects: modelling, component selection, schematic capture, and layout
  • Model power designs using tools like PLECS, MATLAB, and Spice
  • Coordinate efforts with cross-functional teams for product validation and reliability under stress conditions.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment across multiple engineering disciplines
  • Opportunities for creative problem-solving and design influence
  • Engagement in cutting-edge EV technology projects
  • Potential for professional development in a growing industry
  • Ability to contribute to high-impact products with a focus on quality and reliability.
Full 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 to ChargePoint
  • 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 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 at 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)
  • 10+ 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 x-functional teams: mechanical, software, and test
  • Current knowledge of industry standards for consumer and industrial products
  • Knowledge of EV charging standards a plus
  • Some travel is expected.
Location

Campbell, CA

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

About ChargePoint, Inc

ChargePoint is a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and related software. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Campbell, California. ChargePoint operates a network of over 100,000 charging stations in 14 countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. The company's products include home charging stations, commercial charging stations, and software for managing charging stations. ChargePoint has partnerships with a number of automakers, including BMW, Daimler, and Volvo, and has received funding from investors such as BMW i Ventures and Siemens.
Learn more about ChargePoint, Inc
Size
700 employees
Market Cap
$2.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$4.9 million
Founded
2007
NASDAQ

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