Power Electronics Control Engineer

1 day ago

Fremont, California, United States NEXTracker Full time
About NEXTracker

NEXTracker is a leading provider of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants. Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy and mitigate climate change.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Power Electronics Control Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing and developing controls for our solar trackers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop control strategies and algorithms for our solar trackers
  • Evaluate new topologies for controllability and fit to system needs
  • Specify microcontroller requirements and drive part selection
  • Translate algorithms into software implementation and integrate with firmware framework
  • Develop dynamic models of the system and tune controller algorithms to optimize performance
  • Test, validate, and troubleshoot controller performance
  • Utilize computer simulations (Matlab/Simulink, HiL, SiL) to investigate new algorithms, modifications, or corner-case events
  • Work in a multi-disciplinary environment with electrical and mechanical engineers, supply chain, production engineers, service technicians, and product line managers
  • Discover and capture requirements in conversations with stakeholders within and external to the company
  • Support product updates and sustaining engineering activities
  • Create high-quality technical documentation
Requirements
  • MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering/Computer Science
  • Experience with power electronics system architecture design and control algorithm development
  • Proven experience in embedded system design and programming (e.g. C language) for power systems, grid-tied controls, AC drive, or converter controls
  • Strong skills in control theory and signal processing
  • Strong know-how of drives and power converter controls
  • Proficient in embedded systems and microcontroller peripherals: ADC, PWM, SPI, etc.
  • Expert in electrical/power electronic circuitry and control simulation in Simulink/MATLAB or similar tools
  • Experience with sensor technology and lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, EMC analyzers, etc.
  • Expert in gate drive design for MOSFET and IGBT
  • Familiar with hardware schematics and PCB design, and work with the hardware team to define software requirements
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
Why Join NEXTracker

We offer a collaborative and innovative work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a chance to make a real impact on the planet by accelerating the adoption of renewable energy.

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity and inclusivity in our workplace.

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