ChargePoint · 1 month ago
Principal Power Electronics Control Firmware Engineer
Campbell, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
7+ years expChargePoint is a leader in the electric mobility revolution, powering a comprehensive set of hardware and software solutions for EV charging. The Principal Power Electronics Control Firmware Engineer will design and implement embedded control systems for power electronics and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
AutomotiveCharging InfrastructureElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design and implement embedded control systems for power factor correction (PFC), grid-tie, grid-forming inverters, bidirectional chargers, DC/DC converters, and related power electronics
Stay updated on advancements in digital control technologies and controllers
Validate design concepts through both computer simulations and hands-on laboratory testing
Create automated test cases for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) modelling and testing, where applicable
Perform board bring-up activities and develop device drivers for communication protocols such as CAN, I2C, and SPI
Contribute to specification development, participate in design reviews, and carry out unit testing
Ensure a thorough understanding of safety and regulatory requirements for power converters used in fast charging applications
Guarantee compliance with relevant regulatory and safety standards, including UL, IEC, and SAE
Qualification
Required
7+ years of proven experience developing Power Electronics products
7+ years of programming experience in C/C++, Assembly for 32-bit controllers, DSP, and Python for scripting and automation
Demonstrated experience implementing control code for power converters without relying on code generation tools
Strong experience in designing controllers (such as PI, PR, droop, etc.), modelling, and simulation using tools such as PLECS, MATLAB, and Simulink, as well as lab tests
Extensive background in designing FW that requires accurate timing within a real-time programming environment, including PLL, timers, PWMs, etc
Strong experience in developing algorithms for harmonics cancellation using feedback approaches
Solid background in developing embedded firmware for real-time systems using C/C++
Strong grasp of power electronics principles, including control techniques for inverters, rectifiers, and DC-DC converters (LLC, CLLC, DAB, PFC chargers, DC/DC, inverters, etc.)
Experience working with grid-tie inverter systems (solar, BESS, EVSE, etc.)
Solid hands-on experience in high-power labs, with the ability to debug hardware issues related to firmware functions in power converters
Skilled in programming microcontrollers and using peripherals like timers, PWM, interrupts, GPIOs, ADC, UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, and Ethernet
Familiar with version control systems such as Git and SVN
Experience in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, including testbed setup, real-time simulation, plant modelling, hardware interfaces, test scripting, fault injection, and test result analysis
Proven skills in debugging complex firmware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and debuggers
Experience working with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Proficient in FPGA programming and simulation techniques
Preferred
Experience with TI C2000 DSP family is a plus
Company
ChargePoint
ChargePoint is an electric vehicle (EV) charging network that offers charging solutions for both commercial businesses and consumers.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$1.44BKey Investors
PennDOTIllinois Environmental Protection AgencyAntara Capital
2024-09-20Grant· $19M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.94M
2023-07-27Post Ipo Debt· $150M
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Rick Wilmer
Chief Executive Officer
Mansi Khetani
Chief Financial Officer
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