ChargePoint · 1 day ago
Principal Power Electronics Engineer
Campbell, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$168K/yr - $315K/yr
10+ years expChargePoint is a leading EV charging network focused on making electric mobility a reality. The Principal Power Electronics Engineer will architect and design high power AC and DC systems for EV chargers, ensuring product quality through collaboration and innovative design practices.
AutomotiveCharging InfrastructureElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
Architect and design high power AC and DC systems for consumer and commercial EV chargers
Collaborate with engineers in 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 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, 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, Matla 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
Qualification
Required
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
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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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.44BKey Investors
PennDOTIllinois Environmental Protection AgencyAntara Capital
2024-09-20Grant· $19M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.94M
2023-07-27Post Ipo Debt· $150M
Leadership Team
Rick Wilmer
Chief Executive Officer
Mansi Khetani
Chief Financial Officer
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