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Staff Power Electronics Engineer
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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
Senior Manager, Power Electronics
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 the 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 as 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)
- 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
- Knowledge of EV charging standards is a plus
- Some travel is expected.
Location
Campbell, CA
ChargePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The targeted US salary range for roles at this operating level is $170,000 to $200,000. This range represents base salary and does not reflect equity, benefits or variable pay where applicable. Actual base salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications and specific 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 accommodations@chargepoint.com.
ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants only - Recruiting agencies do not contact.
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Power Electronics Engineer - Intern
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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
Senior Director, Systems Engineering
What You Will Be Doing
ChargePoint is looking for a creative and highly motivated Power Electronics Engineer Intern to help ensure that our products meet high design, development, and production quality. The position will play a key role in driving many aspects of developing high-quality systems. THIS IS A TEMP ROLE
What You Will Bring to ChargePoint
- Come up with a detailed development test plan from the requirements by collaborating with HW and SW teams and actively take part in prioritizing test needs.
- Support Systems Design Engineers in the product development with characterization testing
- Bring your experience with high-voltage and high-power testing to create safe test setups and guide other engineers/ technicians on the practices.
- Bring your experience with development test procedures and processes into the team, identify bottlenecks, and suggest opportunities for improvement.
- Work with engineers and technicians to set up test benches to take the product from prototype to regulatory and release it into manufacturing.
- Automate the test benches to improve testing efficiency.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (POWER ELECTRONICS) or equivalent industry experience
- 2+ years of experience in development testing of electrical equipment.
- Experience with designing, setting up the test benches, and executing the test sequences
- Experience with working on high voltage systems (600Vac/ 1000VDC)
- Needs to be hands-on with tools & modifications, adept with the use of instrumentation such as Oscilloscopes and power analyzers, and electrical troubleshooting
- Familiar with basic Linux commands
- Familiarity with interpreting communication standards & protocols and applying them to the product testing
- Enjoys working in cross-functional groups and providing direction to technicians
Location
Campbell, CA
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's needs, we will contact you directly.
ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants only - Recruiting agencies do not contact.
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 accommodations@chargepoint.com.
ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants only - Recruiting agencies do not contact.
Ready to apply?
Apply to ChargePoint
Principal Power Electronics Engineer
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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
Senior Manager, power electronics
What You Will Be Doing
ChargePoint is looking for a creative and versatile Lead 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 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
Requirements
- 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.
Location
Campbell, CA
ChargePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The targeted US salary range for roles at this operating level is $180,000 to $230,000. This range represents base salary and does not reflect equity, benefits or variable pay where applicable. Actual base salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications and specific 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 accommodations@chargepoint.com.
ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants only - Recruiting agencies do not contact.
Ready to apply?
Apply to ChargePoint
Staff Power Electronics Control Firmware Engineer
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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
Senior Manager, Power Electronics Firmware
ChargePoint is seeking a seasoned Power Electronics Controls and Firmware Engineer with over 5 years of experience in embedded power control firmware development. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Control Engineering and Power Electronics, specifically for next-generation fast-charging products.
Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing embedded controls for PFC, Chargers, DC/DC, and inverters, etc.
- Board bring-up experience, device driver development for CAN, I2C, SPI, etc.
- Participating in developing specifications, design reviews, and executing unit tests
- Proves design concepts through a combination of computer simulation and physical laboratory implementation/testing
- Develops automated test cases for Hardware-In-Loop modelling/Testing (preferable)
- Remains abreast of the latest technology in Digital control/Controllers
- Writing lean code for real-time interrupt-driven applications
- Proficient in understanding the schematics and debugging hardware issues
- Understanding Safety regulatory requirements in power converters for use with fast chargers
Required Skills
- 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)
- Firmware Development: Solid working experience in developing embedded firmware using programming languages such as C/C++ for real-time systems
- Power Electronics Knowledge: Strong understanding of power electronics principles, including control techniques for inverters, rectifiers, and dc-dc converters [LLC, CLLC, DAB, etc.]
- Experience working with Grid-tie inverter systems (Solar, BESS, EVSE, etc.)
- Hands-on high-power lab working experience, and able to debug hardware issues related to firmware functions in the power converter
- Microcontroller and Peripherals: Proficiency in programming microcontrollers, utilising various peripherals such as timers, PWM, interrupts, GPIOs, ADC, UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, and Ethernet
- Experience with version control systems, such as Git, SVN, etc.
- Bootloader Development: Expertise in developing secure and reliable bootloaders, including memory management, firmware partitioning, communication interfaces, flash memory programming, and verification/validation processes
- HIL Experience: Experience in HIL testing, including testbed setup, real-time simulation, plant modelling, hardware interfaces, test scripting, fault injection, and test result analysis
- Firmware Debugging: Proven skills in debugging complex firmware issues using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and debuggers
- Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) Experience: Experience in working with real-time operating systems
- Knowledge of communication protocols commonly used in power electronics systems
- Knowledge and Skills (PFC, Chargers, DC/DC, inverters, etc.)
- Experience in developing control systems for Power inverters/Converters
- Knowledge in control system design/modelling/simulation in Plecs, MATLAB, Simulink or other similar tools
- Experience in FPGA programming and Simulation techniques is preferable
ChargePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The targeted US salary range for roles at this operating level is $170,000 to $210,000. This range represents base salary and does not reflect equity, benefits, or variable pay where applicable. Actual base salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications, and specific work location.
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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 accommodations@chargepoint.com.
ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants only - Recruiting agencies do not contact.
Ready to apply?
Apply to ChargePoint