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Nextracker Inc. · 10 hours ago

Senior Power Electronics Controls Engineer

Fremont, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$150K/yr - $175K/yr

3+ years exp

Nextracker Inc. is driving the global energy transition with innovative clean energy technology solutions. They are seeking a motivated Senior Power Electronics Controls Engineer to design, develop, and optimize power electronics systems for their energy products.

Renewables & Environment

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Delivery of multiple power converters to production, spanning from a few hundred watts to several hundred kW, collaborating within a team environment

Address challenges at scale to achieve industry-leading reliability and efficiency

Execute hardware design tasks such as MOSFET selection, sensing circuitry, schematic design, magnetics design, and layout

Work closely with the firmware team in designing control loops

Support the specification/requirements phase for defining Hardware in the Loop test systems

Support and maintain the development of plant models used in the HIL System

Design software verification test, for power converter SW components, mainly on HIL environment with emphasis on UL1741 compliance testing

Utilize expertise with FPGA and microcontrollers, along with peripheral circuitry

Qualification

Power electronics designReal-time digital simulationSchematic capturePCB layoutHigh efficiency convertersControl theorySystem control analysisPower system modelingMicrocontrollersFPGAsTroubleshooting abilitiesPassion for sustainable energyProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork skills

Required

Ph.D. in electrical engineering or 3+ years of industry experience in power conversion

Proficiency in using real-time digital simulation tools (RTDS, OPAL-RT, Typhoon) for implementing and testing control software

Proficient in schematic capture and PCB layout tools, such as Altium Designer

Experience designing high efficiency converters using high voltage SiC and/or GaN devices

Strong understanding of semiconductor devices, magnetic components, and control theory

Strong skills in system control analysis using tools like MATLAB simulink or equivalent

Experience with power system modeling and simulation tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD)

Experience implementing real time hardware control using microcontrollers or FPGAs

Exceptional troubleshooting and debugging abilities

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex electrical systems

Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and functions

Passion for sustainable energy solutions, with a desire to drive positive change through innovation

Benefits

Health care coverage

Dental and vision

401(K) participation including company matching

Company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off

Generous discretionary company bonuses

Life and disability protection

Stock compensation

Company

Nextracker Inc.

Nextpower™ (formerly Nextracker) designs, engineers, and delivers an advanced energy technology platform for solar power plants, innovating across structural, electrical, and digital domains.

Founded in 2013

Fremont, CA, US

1001-5000 employees

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