Job Description:
Responsibilities:
Own the development of multiple power converters to production, spanning from a few hundred watts to several Mega watts, collaborating within a team environment.
Develop AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC power conversion solutions tailored to NEXTracker’s ecosystem.
Design and develop digital and analog circuits for power electronics systems, encompassing gate drivers, sensors, switched-mode power supplies, processors, and safety critical functions from inception to completion. Apply expertise in DFM and WCA, to ensure robust and cost-effective designs.
Design and optimize magnetic components. hands-on experience with EMI filter designs for power converters and compliance testing and thorough knowledge of EMC test standards.
Work closely with power conversion mechanical engineers to integrate power electronics systems into the full product architectures and optimize thermal management solutions.
Collaborate with firmware engineers to develop and implement control algorithms and system-level diagnostics.
Address challenges at scale to achieve industry-leading reliability, efficiency, and performance.
Support product NPI and product tester development at CM.
Qualifications:
Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.
7+ years industry experience with 5+ years of experience in power electronics design and development for mass production, preferably in energy sectors.
Proven track record of designing and delivering high-performance power electronics systems from concept to mass production.
Strong understanding of semiconductor devices, magnetic components, and control theory.
Experience in leading technical teams or mentoring engineers.
Strong background in capture and PCB layout tools, particularly Altium Designer, to design and develop electrical systems for sustainable energy solutions.
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.
At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.
We are NextpowerSkills Required
- Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 7+ years of industry experience
- 5+ years in power electronics design and development for mass production
- Proven track record in high-performance power electronics systems
- Strong understanding of semiconductor devices
- Experience in leading technical teams
- Strong background in Altium Designer
Nextracker Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nextracker and has not been reviewed or approved by Nextracker.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is offered. The company stood up its own plan in 2023 alongside additional welfare benefits in early 2024.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness offerings include yoga and meditation classes, onsite chair massages and bicycles, commuter/rideshare support, and EV charging at some locations. These extras supplement the core medical, dental, and vision coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and family medical leave are included alongside PTO and paid holidays. This complements the broader U.S. benefits menu.
Nextracker Insights
What We Do
Since day one, Nextracker’s mission has been to transition the world to affordable, renewable power, by developing the highest-performing and resilient solar tracking technologies and software in the market for our customers. From sustainable tracker solutions that conform to uneven terrain and withstand extreme weather, Nextracker systems have resilience built in. Nextracker leads the solar industry with solar tracker technologies that optimize and increase energy production while reducing costs for significant plant ROI
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