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Sr. Power Electronics Engineer
Qcells North America
Senior power electronics engineer responsible for designing and implementing power conversion circuitry for new product development, including DC/DC, AC/DC, and DC/AC conversion circuitry using wide band-gap devices.
17d ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Santa Clara, CA
Onsite
Company Size
400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Solar Energy Solutions
Energy Storage Systems
Project Development
Renewable Energy Engineering
Energy Solutions Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Government
Solar
Energy
Energy Storage Systems
Power Plants
Energy Retail
Role
What you would be doing
converter topology
switching circuitry
dc/ac conversion
cross-functional collaboration
control validation
lead power electronics
- Optimize converter topologies for loss and cost minimization, and develop new topologies.
- Design switching circuitry with wide band-gap devices (GaN, SiC).
- Design and implement switching stages for DC/DC, AC/DC and DC/AC conversion circuitry.
- Work effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve early (architectural) and late (lab, test & validation) challenges on fast timelines.
- Collaborate with control and firmware engineers for control validation on hardware prototypes
- Lead power electronics hardware design in support of new product development.
What you bring
master's
power electronics
matlab
spice
power topologies
soft-switching
- Master's or PhD in power electronics.
- Master of Science (MS) degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
- Experience in modelling power converter designs using simulation tools such as PSIM, Matlab and Spice.
- Very strong analytical skills and detail-oriented.
- Experience studying emerging technologies and applying them in innovative ways.
- Experience with full product development process including EMI/EMC testing, certification processes, failure analysis, etc.
- Knowledge of industry standards such as UL 1741, IEEE 1547 and NEC code for renewable energy is a plus.
- Experience in power topologies such as LLC, DAB, multi-level converters including PFC (single phase and three phase) and associated soft switching techniques.
- Extensive industry experience designing successful power electronics products from concept through schematic, layout, manufacturing, test, and deployment.
- Strong experience in advanced modulation strategies used for loss minimization, including those for soft-switching (ZVS/ZCS).
- Expertise in power circuit analysis, such as worst-case circuit analysis, failure method effectiveness and criticality, and reliability.
- Ability to analyze and optimize circuits and designs for cost.
- Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced global design and manufacturing environment.
- Extensive hands-on experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, RLC analyzers, impedance analyzers, spectrum analyzers, electronic (AC/DC) loads, and signal/power generators.
- Demonstrated the ability to transition from theoretical to implementation-based thinking.
- Experience in renewable product development
- Experience in planning and implementing HW and FW verification during product development, to ensure the design meets specifications and requirements.
- Minimum of 3 years of industry or university research experience in power electronics design, analysis, test, and troubleshooting. More experienced candidates are also encouraged to apply.
- Experience in implementing digital control designs in microcontrollers, DSPs and/or FPGAs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working with x-functional teams: mechanical, software, and test.
- This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.
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Company
Overview
$2.5 billion investment
U.S. Solar Supply Chain Investment
A significant investment in building a fully integrated U.S. solar supply chain, from ingots to modules.
8.4 GW annual capacity
Georgia Plants Capacity
The Georgia plants (Dalton and Cartersville) deliver 8.4 GW of solar production capacity annually.
12 GW solar-plus-EPC deal
Landmark Microsoft Deal
A major 8-year deal with Microsoft underscores the company's market trust and scale.
30,000 panels/day
Dalton Production Rate
The Dalton site is the largest solar-module factory in the Western Hemisphere, producing tens of thousands of panels daily.
- Pioneers solar and storage innovation from U.S. factories, born in South Korea and on a mission in North America.
- Projects range from utility-scale EPC builds to residential panel installations and energy-storage systems.
- As a leader in solar tech, it pilots cutting-edge manufacturing techniques to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Blends global R&D roots in Germany and Korea with bold U.S. industrial expansion and market leadership.
35% Emission Reduction
GHG Emission Target
Committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030, aiming for net zero by 2050.
25% Carbon Intensity
Certified Product Impact
U.S.-assembled panels are certified to be at least 25% less carbon-intensive than non-certified products.
>95% Material Recycling
Solar Panel Recycling
Partnership with SOLARCYCLE ensures over 95% of panel materials like aluminum, silver, and glass are recycled.
A Climate Score
CDP Recognition
Received top-tier 'A' climate score in 2023 from CDP for comprehensive climate reporting.
- Committed to net zero emissions by 2050 using a 2018 baseline.
- Generated significant on-site solar energy at Dalton facility.
- Reducing emissions per module despite increased production.
- Achieved EPEAT registration for solar products with lower embodied carbon.
- Dalton and Cartersville facilities expected to reach high capacity and CO₂ avoidance.
316% growth
Membership Surge
The employee-led 'Clean Energy Crew' saw a significant increase in membership since its 2023 launch, demonstrating strong engagement and influence on workplace initiatives.
- Champion-level partner to Women in Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE)
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