Principal Power Electronics Engineer
ChargePoint · US-CA-Campbell-254 ·
- Seniority
- Principal
- Category
- Hardware
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Salary
- USD 290,000 – 333,500 / year
ChargePoint is hiring a Principal Power Electronics Engineer in Campbell, CA to architect and design high-power AC/DC and DC/DC converters and grid-tie inverters (up to 200 kW, 2000 VDC) for EV chargers. The role covers modeling, component selection, schematic capture, PCB layout, magnetics and thermal design, and cross-functional work to bring power systems to production.
About Us
With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.
Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market.
At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. These values guide how we show up every day, align, and work together to build a brighter future for all of us.
Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.
Reports To
Director, Product Engineering
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)
- 15+ 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.
Location
Campbell, 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.
We are 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.
If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.
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 [email protected].
ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer.
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