Senior Power Electronics Engineer Job Listing at Nextracker in Oxnard, CA (Job ID NX-517)

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Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Position Overview: Nextracker is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Power Electronics Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Power Electronics Engineer, you will play a critical role in the 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.

Responsibilities:

• Delivery of multiple power converters to production, spanning from a few hundred watts to several hundred kW, collaborating within a team environment.
• Address challenges at scale to achieve industry-leading reliability and efficiency.
• Undertake magnetic components design including inductors, transformers, and EMI filters.
• Execute hardware design tasks such as MOSFET selection, sensing circuitry, schematic design, and layout.
• Collaborate with the mechanical team to conceptualize packaging and thermal management systems.
• Work closely with the firmware team in designing control loops.
• Apply experience in DFM  and Worst Case Analysis WCA.
• Utilize expertise with FPGA and microcontrollers, along with peripheral circuitry.

Desired Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of industry experience in power conversion post-Ph.D., or 10 years post-MS degree in Power Electronics.
• Proficient in circuit simulation software such as SPICE, PSIM, etc.
• Strong skills in system analysis and calculation using tools like MATLAB, Mathcad, etc.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and debugging abilities.
• Proficient in schematic and layout software like Altium.
• 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 with schematic capture and PCB layout tools, such as Altium Designer.
• 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 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.