Senior Power Electronics Controls Engineer

Overview

Design and validate control loops for bidirectional EV charger power converters.

Key Responsibilities

• control code
• design review
• control loop
• power systems
• manufacturing transition
• firmware development

Tasks

-Design controls code for high voltage and high power systems and validate its functionality and performance -Lead and/or participate in design reviews and trade studies as needed -Own the design and validation of the control loop for bidirectional AC/DC and DC/DC power conversion hardware, including units involving the interconnection of multiple converters acting together as a single product -Act as a technical expert for bidirectional 10 kW+ level AC/DC and DC/DC control systems at all stages of design and verification; support other power related projects as needed -Support the transition from new product development into high volume manufacturing including assisting with the development of production line testing methods -Develop prototype firmware to enable hardware bring up and testing -Work with our established firmware team to transition that code into production -Collaborate with firmware, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing and other engineering teams

Requirements

• stm32
• python
• plecs
• phd
• 10+ years
• power converters

What You Bring

-Experience designing and debugging for electrical and safety compliance standards such as FCC, CE, UL/ETL, etc. -Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field -10+ years experience developing complex products as a power electronics controls engineer, electrical engineer, or related role -Strong understanding of power converter theory and design -Working knowledge of renewable energy related concepts such as home energy storage systems, general power conversion/regulation/distribution, and power fault protection -Experience writing embedded software for the STM32 family of microcontrollers -Familiarity with scripting language such as Python, Javascript, Visual Basic, or equivalent -Bidirectional inverter design experience for North American grid tied applications -Strong writing, interpersonal, and communication skills -Experience designing and shipping high-volume consumer products -Working knowledge of V2G and G2V related regulations in North America as they relate to the design of grid interactive power converters -Experience developing digital control systems for grid tied inverters, rectifiers, and DC/DC converters using microcontroller platforms -Experience with modeling and simulation-aided analysis for control loop design in tools such as PLECS -Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or related field -Familiarity with electrical hardware lab equipment

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About Emporia

-Began with a spark: smart home energy tools that empower homeowners to take control. -Grown into a full ecosystem—monitoring panels, controlling appliances, charging EVs and backing up power during outages. -Award-winning products include the Vue energy monitor, smart plugs, Level 2 EV chargers (Classic and Pro), and home batteries. -Powered by strategic partnerships (like Treehouse and ev.energy), they’ve streamlined EV charger installation and utility program access. -Typical projects range from helping homeowners slash bills and detect faulty meters to integrating solar and smart charging routines. -Consistently earn consumer trust, earning a spot among Newsweek’s top home and garden brands for smart energy devices.

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Security Clearance

-new employees must successfully complete a background check.