1st Avenue Power

Sr. Power Electronics Engineer

Mountain View, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$300kDetected 35 days ago

MATLABAlgorithmsEMI/EMCElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsRenewable Energy

About the role

Dental & Vision Insurance: 50% of employee premiums are covered. - Retirement Plan: A 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match.
The actual amount will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.

Lead power electronics design in support of new product development.
Design and implement control algorithms for DC/DC, AC/DC and DC/AC conversion circuitry
Develop off-line and on-line simulation models used for early algorithm validation
Collaborate with firmware engineers for control algorithm implementation
Collaborate with other engineers for control and hardware validation on hardware prototypes
Minimum of 7 years of work experience in power electronics design, analysis, test, and troubleshooting.
Minimum of 3 years of industry work experience as power electronics technical lead.
Experience in modelling power converter designs using simulation tools such as PSIM, Matlab and Spice.

PhD in power electronics.
Extensive industry experience designing successful power electronics products from concept through schematic, layout, manufacturing, test, and deployment as project leader.
Experience in renewable product development
Experience with full product development process including EMI/EMC testing, certification processes, failure analysis, etc.
Experience working with x-functional teams: mechanical, software, and test.
Knowledge of industry standards such as UL 1741, IEEE 1547 and NEC code for renewable energy is a plus.
Competitive Compensation Package
Additional Information:

Master of Science (MS) degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
Strong experience in advanced modulation strategies used for loss minimization, including those for soft-switching (ZVS/ZCS).
Expertise in power circuit analysis, such as worst-case circuit analysis, failure method effectiveness and criticality, and reliability.
Demonstrated the ability to transition from theoretical to implementation-based thinking.

At 1st Avenue Power, we are on a mission to deliver simple, fast-to-deploy, customer-centric and intelligent power systems leveraging the abundance of solar to provide inexpensive and reliable clean energy to global customers from data centers to energy starved communities around the world.
We envision a future where every community, business, and nation thrives on the limitless potential of clean energy, united in a shared commitment to a sustainable and equitable world.
You will be working with Dr.
Tom Buttgenbach, one of the most successful clean energy technology innovators and entrepreneurs who has been a driving force in making solar-based energy solutions the cheapest and most reliable energy option.
Tom founded and led Avantus (formerly known as "8minute Solar Energy"), to become one of the largest and most profitable solar and energy storage companies in the United States and the largest in California, including delivering over 17% of Los Angeles' power.
When Tom sold his interest in Avantus' development business to KKR in mid-2024, it had delivered over $1 billion in profit and secured over $10 Billion in power purchase agreements and project financings with a pipeline of over 30 GW of solar and 90 GWh of energy storage, capable of powering the homes of more than 20 million Americans day and night.

Health Insurance: We offer 100% coverage of employee premiums under a Gold-level PPO plan.
Dental & Vision Insurance: 50% of employee premiums are covered.
Retirement Plan: A 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match.
Minimum salary of $170,000 to maximum salary of $300,000 + equity + benefits.

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A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on 1AI Energy or 1st Avenue Power.

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