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Senior Power Electronics Control Firmware Engineer

ChargePoint
Campbell, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2025

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.

ChargePoint is seeking a seasoned Power Electronics Controls and Firmware Engineer with over 5 years of experience in embedded power control firmware development. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Control Engineering and Power Electronics, specifically for next-generation fast charging products.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and implementing embedded controls for PFC, Chargers, DC / DC and inverter etc.
  • Board bring-up experience, device driver development for CAN, I2C, SPI etc..
  • Participating in developing specifications, design reviews and executing unit tests
  • Proves design concepts through a combination of computer simulation and physical laboratory implementation / testing
  • Develops automated test cases for Hardware-In-Loop modeling / Testing. (Preferable)
  • Remains abreast of the latest technology in Digital control / Controllers
  • Writing lean code for real time interrupt driven applications
  • Proficient in understanding the schematics and debugging hardware issues
  • Understanding Safety regulatory requirements in power converters for use fast chargers

Required Skills

  • 5 years proven experience developing Power Electronics products
  • 5 years of programming experience in C / C , Assembly for 32-bit controllers, DSP's and Python for scripting and automation
  • Firmware Development : Solid working experience in developing embedded firmware using programming languages such as C / C for real-time systems
  • Power Electronics Knowledge : Strong understanding of power electronics principles, including control techniques for inverters, rectifiers, and dc-dc converters [LLC, CLLC, DAB etc.]
  • Knowledge of Grid-tie inverter systems is preferable

  • Hands-on high power lab working experience and able to debug hardware issues related to firmware functions in power converter
  • Microcontroller and Peripherals : Proficiency in programming microcontrollers, utilizing various peripherals such as timers, PWM, interrupts, GPIOs, ADC, UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, and Ethernet
  • Experience with version control systems, such as Git, SVN etc.
  • Bootloader Development : Expertise in developing secure and reliable bootloaders, including memory management, firmware partitioning, communication interfaces, flash memory programming, and verification / validation processes
  • HIL Experience : Experience in HIL testing, including testbed setup, real-time simulation, plant modelling, hardware interfaces, test scripting, fault injection, and test result analysis
  • Firmware Debugging : Proven skills in debugging complex firmware issues using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers
  • Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) Experience : Experience in working with real-time operating systems
  • Knowledge of communication protocols commonly used in power electronics systems
  • Knowledge and Skills (PFC, Chargers, DC / DC and inverter etc..)
  • Experience in developing control systems for Power inverters / Converters

  • Knowledge in control system design / Modeling / simulation in Plecs, MATLAB, Simulink or other similar tools
  • Experience is FPGA programming and Simulation techniques is preferable
  • ChargePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The targeted US salary range for roles at this operating level is $ 70,000 to $ 185,000 . 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.

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    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.

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

    ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer.

    Applicants only - Recruiting agencies do not contact.

    Salary : $70,000 - $185,000

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