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Nextracker Inc. · 19 hours ago

Staff Power Electronics Development Engineer

Fremont, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$200K/yr - $230K/yr

15+ years exp

Nextracker Inc. is driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform. They are seeking a Staff Power Electronics Development Engineer to design, develop, and optimize advanced power conversion systems for renewable energy products while solving complex engineering challenges and ensuring robust designs.

Renewables & Environment

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

System architect and develop advanced power conversion systems optimized for Nextpower's next-generation products

Drive technical innovation through development, analysis, and optimization of system-level architectures

Perform detailed trade-off studies across performance, cost, reliability, and scalability

Execute hands-on development and validation, including modeling, simulation, and lab-based testing

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

Support design-for-manufacturability and cost-optimization efforts through component evaluation and process input

Troubleshoot and debug complex electrical systems, resolving issues during design and validation phases

Document design work, analysis results, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement

Qualification

Power electronics developmentSystem architectureAdvanced power conversionPrototypingValidationTroubleshooting complex systemsCommunicationCross-functional collaboration

Required

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

Hands-on experience with prototyping, validation, and compliance testing (thermal, EMI/EMC, reliability)

Advanced troubleshooting and debugging skills for complex systems

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Benefits

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

Stock compensation

Company

Nextracker Inc.

Nextpower™ (formerly Nextracker) designs, engineers, and delivers an advanced energy technology platform for solar power plants, innovating across structural, electrical, and digital domains.

Founded in 2013

Fremont, CA, US

1001-5000 employees

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