Staff Power Electronics Engineer

Job Description

Position Overview

Nextracker is welcoming a highly skilled and motivated Power Electronics Specialist to join our team in the Fremont office. As a Power Electronics Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in the conceptualization, design, development, and optimization of power electronics systems for Nextracker's innovative energy 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.

Qualifications

- Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

- Over 15 years of experience in the design and development of power electronics/power conversion products.

- Proven track record of delivering creative and practical solutions for complex power electronics problems.

- Expertise in leading new power system development, including DC/DC, AC/DC rectifiers, solar inverters, UPS, and variable speed drives, with a solid understanding of power electronics fundamentals.

- Knowledge of power converter modeling and simulation.

- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional project teams and deliver executive-level briefings.

- Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

- Innovate and design the next generation of power conversion solutions, analyzing performance, cost, reliability, and availability trade-offs.

- Lead high-power projects involving new technologies or novel applications of existing technologies for cutting-edge green energy solutions.

- Partner with industry leaders to evaluate and adopt the most compelling cutting-edge technologies.

- Engage cross-functionally to ensure successful roll-out, testing, and complete validation of new systems.

- Provide technical leadership and direction while troubleshooting complex system-level power delivery issues.

Join a dynamic and diverse team that pushes the limits of innovation, developing custom power and energy solutions. Your contributions will drive the creation of products that help make the world greener. Leverage your expertise to shape the future of the energy industry, delivering unmatched performance, efficiency, and seamless integration.

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 to 220,000.00.

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.

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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