ChargePoint · 3 weeks ago
Power Electronics Firmware, Senior Manager
Campbell, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$230K/yr - $280K/yr
5+ years expChargePoint is at the center of the electric mobility revolution, powering a leading EV charging network. The Senior Manager of Power Electronics Firmware will lead the development of embedded control systems and manage a team focused on firmware for power control applications.
AutomotiveCharging InfrastructureElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design and implement embedded control systems for power factor correction (PFC), grid-tie, grid-forming inverters, bidirectional chargers, DC/DC converters, and related power electronics
Lead board bring-up activities and develop device drivers for communication protocols such as CAN, I2C, and SPI
Contribute to specification development, participate in design reviews, and carry out unit testing
Validate design concepts through both computer simulations and hands-on laboratory testing
Create automated test cases for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) modeling and testing, where applicable
Stay updated on advancements in digital control technologies and controllers
Ensure a thorough understanding of safety and regulatory requirements for power converters used in fast charging applications
Oversee a firmware/software team responsible for developing and validating product firmware
Recruit, train, mentor, and manage a team of skilled development and validation engineers
Coordinate team schedules and resources, fostering collaboration across functions
Guarantee compliance with relevant regulatory and safety standards, including UL, IEC, and SAE
Qualification
Required
5+ years of proven experience developing Power Electronics products
5+ years of programming experience in C/C++, Assembly for 32-bit controllers, DSP's and Python for scripting and automation
Experience Implementing Control code for Power Converters (without using a code generation tool)
Solid background in developing embedded firmware for real-time systems using C/C++
Strong grasp of power electronics principles, including control techniques for inverters, rectifiers, and DC-DC converters (LLC, CLLC, DAB, PFC chargers, DC/DC, inverters, etc.)
Experience working with grid-tie inverter systems (solar, BESS, EVSE, etc.)
Hands-on experience in high-power labs, with the ability to debug hardware issues related to firmware functions in power converters
Proficient in control system design, modeling, and simulation using tools such as PLECS, MATLAB, and Simulink
Skilled in programming microcontrollers and using peripherals like timers, PWM, interrupts, GPIOs, ADC, UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, and Ethernet; experience with TI C2000 DSP family is a plus
Familiar with version control systems such as Git and SVN
Expertise in developing secure and reliable bootloaders, including memory management, firmware partitioning, communication interfaces, flash memory programming, and validation processes
Experience in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, including testbed setup, real-time simulation, plant modeling, hardware interfaces, test scripting, fault injection, and test result analysis
Proven skills in debugging complex firmware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers
Experience working with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Knowledge of communication protocols commonly used in power electronics systems
Experience in developing control systems for power inverters/converters
Proficient in FPGA programming and simulation techniques
Company
ChargePoint
ChargePoint is an electric vehicle (EV) charging network that offers charging solutions for both commercial businesses and consumers.
1001-5000 employees
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$1.44BKey Investors
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2024-09-20Grant· $19M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.94M
2023-07-27Post Ipo Debt· $150M
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Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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