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Senior Power Electronics Engineer
2026-01-06 Nextpower Fremont,CA
Description:
Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextpower's benefits please view our company website at www.nextpower.com.
Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 dependent on level of experience
At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we're building the foundation for the world's next generation of clean energy infrastructure.
Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We are Nextpower
Job Description:
Senior Power Electronics Engineer
Position Overview: Nextpower is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. 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 Nextpower innovative energy conversion 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:
- Own the development of multiple power converters to production, spanning from a few hundred watts to several Mega watts, collaborating within a team environment.
- Develop AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC power conversion solutions tailored to NEXTpower's ecosystem.
- Design and develop digital and analog circuits for power electronics systems, encompassing gate drivers, sensors, switched-mode power supplies, processors, and safety critical functions from inception to completion. Apply expertise in DFM and WCA, to ensure robust and cost-effective designs.
- Design and optimize magnetic components. hands-on experience with EMI filter designs for power converters and compliance testing and thorough knowledge of EMC test standards.
- Work closely with power conversion mechanical engineers to integrate power electronics systems into the full product architectures and optimize thermal management solutions.
- Collaborate with firmware engineers to develop and implement control algorithms and system-level diagnostics.
- Address challenges at scale to achieve industry-leading reliability, efficiency, and performance.
- Support product NPI and product tester development at CM.
- Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.
- 15+ years industry experience with 10+ years of experience in power electronics design and development for mass production, preferably in energy sectors.
- 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 in leading technical teams or mentoring engineers.
- Strong background in capture and PCB layout tools, particularly Altium Designer, to design and develop electrical systems for sustainable energy solutions.
- 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.
Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextpower's benefits please view our company website at www.nextpower.com.
Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 dependent on level of experience
At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we're building the foundation for the world's next generation of clean energy infrastructure.
Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We are Nextpower