Staff Power Electronics Development Engineer
Nextracker Inc.
Design and optimize advanced power conversion systems for renewable energy products.
4 days ago ago
$200,000 - $230,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Fremont, CA
Onsite
Company Size
1,300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Solar tracker manufacturing
Software solutions
Energy storage
Predictive modeling
Technical services
Global support
Project development
Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Solar
Utility-scale Solar
Distributed Generation
Manufacturing
Sustainable Supply Chain
Renewable Energy
Steel Industry
Role
What you would be doing
power conversion
system architecture
trade‑off analysis
design validation
debugging
manufacturability
- Support design-for-manufacturability and cost-optimization efforts through component evaluation and process input.
- Perform detailed trade-off studies across performance, cost, reliability, and scalability.
- Ensure all designs comply with global safety, EMC, and grid interconnection standards.
- Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to enable seamless integration and manufacturability.
- System architect and develop advanced power conversion systems optimized for Nextracker’s next-generation products.
- Document design work, analysis results, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
- Drive technical innovation through development, analysis, and optimization of system-level architectures.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex electrical systems, resolving issues during design and validation phases.
- Execute hands-on development and validation, including modeling, simulation, and lab-based testing.
What you bring
phd
power electronics
system architecture
troubleshooting
prototyping
communication
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 15+ years of experience in power electronics development, with a strong focus on advanced power conversion systems.
- Expertise in system architecture, control strategies, and protection schemes.
- Proven success delivering validated, high-performance products into production.
- Advanced troubleshooting and debugging skills for complex systems.
- Hands-on experience with prototyping, validation, and compliance testing (thermal, EMI/EMC, reliability).
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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Company
Overview
- Founded to revolutionize solar energy with cutting-edge tracker technology.
- Provides advanced solar tracking solutions that maximize energy production and efficiency.
- Works with utility-scale solar projects to deliver reliable and cost-effective power solutions.
- Delivers engineering excellence with focus on durability, performance, and ease of installation.
- Has grown to become a global leader in solar tracker systems, with projects across multiple continents.
- Known for developing and deploying smart, automated solar trackers that adjust to the sun’s position.
- Focuses on enhancing the sustainability and scalability of solar energy worldwide.
- Pioneers in creating solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing grid infrastructure.
- Constantly pushing the boundaries of solar technology to support a cleaner, greener future.
- Customer Success
- Innovation & Agility
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Safety First
- Sustainability in Action
- Excellence in Execution
Net Zero 2040
Ambitious Climate Goal
Aiming to achieve net zero emissions by 2040, showcasing strong commitment to sustainability.
50M CO2 Saved
Annual Emission Reduction
Reduces 50 million metric tons of CO2 annually through solar projects, significantly impacting global emissions.
100% Renewable by 2030
Energy Transition Commitment
Committed to sourcing all operational energy needs from renewable sources by 2030.
- Designs products to enhance solar energy efficiency and reduce costs.
- Solutions accelerate the global shift to sustainable energy.
50/50 Gender Ratio
Leadership Commitment
The company aims to achieve equal representation of men and women in its leadership teams.
45% Women Employees
Employee Representation
A significant percentage of the workforce is female, with strong presence in engineering and technology roles.
- Promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce with measurable goals for gender balance in leadership positions.
- Supports diverse hiring practices to foster inclusion across different backgrounds.
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