Job Description:
Sr. Power Electronics Engineer
Position Overview: Nextracker is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Power Electronics Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Sr. Power Electronics Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design, development, and optimization of power electronics systems for Nextracker innovative energy conversion products. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions while collaborating with a world-class team of engineers and researchers.
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.
15+ years industry experience with 10+ 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.
Nextracker offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextracker’s benefits please view our company website at www.nextracker.com. Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $200,000.00 - $220,000.00 dependent on level of experience
At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.
For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.
Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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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