Staff Power Electronics Systems Engineer

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 world’s 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.

Discover what it’s like to help build the fueling network of the future - check out our Engineering Blog.

Reports To

Director, Power Electronics & Systems Engineering

What You Will Be Doing

ChargePoint is looking for a highly motivated, creative and versatile Staff Power Electronics Systems Engineer interested in applying a broad skill-set towards design, developing and testing our next generation vehicle charging platform. You will play a key cross-functional role and work on many aspects including architecture, design (electrical hardware and some software), testing and validation to ensure a high-quality system in a rapidly evolving problem space.  

What You Will Bring to ChargePoint

• Architect, design and integrate various sub-components into high quality charger system at ChargePoint
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, firmware and test to resolve early (architectural) and late (lab, test & validation) dependencies of Systems Engineering team
• Establish requirements and internal test standards for all aspects of the EV chargers: cables, enclosure, labels, PCBAs, etc to various teams
• Participate in HW design reviews, as well as mentor other members of the team
• Perform and document system level safety analyses such as DFMEA and FTA
• Test, characterize, and validate the functionality of full product as defined in the PRD/ERD
• Work with Safety and Regulatory to troubleshoot and fix any issues that arise during compliance testing
• Perform troubleshooting and debugging on issues related to the full system. Assist the Sustaining engineer is resolving field issues when needed

Requirements

• B.S required in Electrical Engineering (Master preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in bringing electrical/ power electronics products to market: design, development, and test
• Experience working with cross functional teams: mechanical, firmware, test, and manufacturing
• Good understanding of AC-DC and/or DC-DC Converter topologies and control methods. Power Electronics product design experience a plus
• Experience working with three phase power (240Vac to 480Vac) and DC voltages up to 1500V
• Current knowledge of industry standards for consumer and industrial products
• Knowledge of EV charging standards a plus
• Some travel is expected

Location

Campbell, CA

ChargePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. 

The targeted US salary range for roles at this operating level is $85,000 to $195,500. This range represents base salary and does not reflect 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, experience, certifications and 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.

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If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.