Power Electronics Hardware Development, Director
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Job Location:
Campbell, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 worlds 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
Power Systems Engineering Senior Director
What You Will Be Doing
We are seeking a highly experienced Power Electronics Hardware Leader to drive the design and development of next-generation high-power EV charging and energy conversion systems. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in power electronics with a proven track record in leading engineering teams and delivering complex hardware-software solutions to market. This role requires hands-on experience with embedded firmware development control systems and multi-level power converter design ideally in renewable energy EV charging or energy storage applications.
This position offers a unique opportunity to influence product architecture guide a rapidly growing engineering team and contribute to cutting-edge solutions in fast-charging and grid-interactive power systems.
What You Will Bring to ChargePoint
- Manage a team of power electronics engineers by delegating tasks and responsibilities resolving technical challenges and fostering cross-functional collaboration through mentorship.
- Lead architecture design and development of high-power AC/DC and DC/DC systems for consumer and commercial EV chargers.
- Oversee the design and implementation of advanced soft-switching converters (40100kW up to 2000V DC) and multi-level four-quadrant grid-tied inverters (100200kW up to 2000V DC) compliant with EU and NA grid regulations.
- Manage end-to-end product development including:
- System modeling simulation and analysis using PLECS MATLAB/Simulink and SPICE
- Key component selection and schematic capture
- PCB layout and high-speed hardware design
- Embedded firmware development for microcontrollers DSPs and FPGA-based control systems
- Magnetics thermal and mechanical integration
- Design for manufacturability reliability and regulatory compliance
- Implement advanced power electronics topologies such as LLC phase-shifted full-bridge flyback forward and PFC (single- and three-phase) with soft-switching techniques (ZVS/ZCS).
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (mechanical software and test) to identify early architectural decisions and resolve late-stage development challenges.
- Ensure products meet stringent reliability and performance standards under extended stress conditions and diverse operating environments.
- Mentor and grow a high-performing engineering team while contributing as an individual technical leader.
Requirements
- M.S. in Electrical Electronics or Computer Engineering required; Ph.D. preferred.
- 10 years of hands-on experience bringing power electronics products to market.
- Strong expertise in AC/DC and DC/DC converter design system-level trade-offs and high-power hardware architecture.
- Proficiency in embedded firmware development for microcontrollers DSPs and FPGA/PLD platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive solutions across electrical software mechanical and thermal domains.
- Deep understanding of power electronics simulation modeling and analysis tools (PLECS MATLAB/Simulink SPICE).
- Familiarity with industry standards for consumer and industrial products; EV charging standards knowledge is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving communication and leadership to travel as needed.
Location
Campbell CA
ChargePoint is committed to fair andequitablecompensation practices.The targeted US salary range forroles at this operating level is $230000 to $270000. This rangerepresentsbase salary anddoes notreflect 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 experiencecertificationsand 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 alignment with this commitment we ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations throughout the employment process.
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About Company
ChargePoint is the world's largest network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the US, Europe, Australia. Join the EV revolution for a greener tomorrow!
