Reports ToDirector, Product Engineering
What You Will Be DoingChargePoint 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 cross-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.
LocationCampbell, CA
The base salary range for this role is $290,000 - $333,500 per year. In addition, this position is eligible for a new hire RSU grant and annual merit-based RSU grants. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); paid time off; parental leave; life and disability insurance; and wellness resources. Compensation may be adjusted based on work location.
