Power Electronics Firmware, Senior Manager

ChargePoint•Campbell, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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 looking for an experienced Power Electronics Controls and Firmware Engineer with more than five years of hands-on expertise in developing embedded firmware for power control applications. The preferred candidate will excel both as an individual contributor and as a team leader, supporting our rapid growth. Advanced skills in writing C code for microcontrollers, DSPs, as well as FPGAs. Candidates with a background in power electronics systems and familiarity with renewable energy, electric vehicle charging, or energy storage technologies are highly valued. We are seeking someone with strong capabilities in Control Engineering and Power Electronics for next-generation fast-charging solutions.

Requirements

5+ years of 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
Experience Implementing Control code for Power Converters (without using a code generation tool)
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.).
Hands-on experience in high-power labs, with the ability to debug hardware issues related to firmware functions in power converters.
Proficient in control system design, modeling, and simulation using tools such as PLECS, MATLAB, and Simulink.
Skilled in programming microcontrollers and using peripherals like timers, PWM, interrupts, GPIOs, ADC, UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, and Ethernet; experience with TI C2000 DSP family is a plus.
Familiar with version control systems such as Git and SVN.
Expertise in developing secure and reliable bootloaders, including memory management, firmware partitioning, communication interfaces, flash memory programming, and validation processes.
Experience in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, including testbed setup, real-time simulation, plant modeling, hardware interfaces, test scripting, fault injection, and test result analysis.
Proven skills in debugging complex firmware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers.
Experience working with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Knowledge of communication protocols commonly used in power electronics systems.
Experience in developing control systems for power inverters/converters.
Proficient in FPGA programming and simulation techniques.

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.
Lead 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.
Validate design concepts through both computer simulations and hands-on laboratory testing.
Create automated test cases for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) modeling and testing, where applicable.
Stay updated on advancements in digital control technologies and controllers.
Ensure a thorough understanding of safety and regulatory requirements for power converters used in fast charging applications.
Oversee a firmware/software team responsible for developing and validating product firmware.
Recruit, train, mentor, and manage a team of skilled development and validation engineers.
Coordinate team schedules and resources, fostering collaboration across functions.
Guarantee compliance with relevant regulatory and safety standards, including UL, IEC, and SAE