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ChargePoint · 4 hours ago

Staff Power Electronics Engineer

ChargePoint is at the center of the electric mobility revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks. The Staff Power Electronics Engineer will architect and design high power systems for EV chargers, ensuring high design and production quality while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

AutomotiveCharging InfrastructureElectric VehicleManufacturing
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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

Power electronics designAC/DC conversion systemsHigh power systemsEmbedded software developmentElectrical engineeringIndustry standards knowledgeEV charging standardsCross-functional collaboration

Required

M.S. required in Engineering (electrical, computer or electronics)
8+ 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
Some travel is expected

Preferred

PhD desired in Engineering (electrical, computer or electronics)
Knowledge of EV charging standards a plus

Company

ChargePoint

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ChargePoint is an electric vehicle (EV) charging network that offers charging solutions for both commercial businesses and consumers.

H1B Sponsorship

ChargePoint has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (39)
2024 (32)
2023 (36)
2022 (24)
2021 (23)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.44B
Key Investors
PennDOTIllinois Environmental Protection AgencyAntara Capital
2024-09-20Grant· $19M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.94M
2023-07-27Post Ipo Debt· $150M

Leadership Team

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Rick Wilmer
Chief Executive Officer
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Mansi Khetani
Chief Financial Officer
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