Job Description:Staff Power Electronics Development EngineerPosition OverviewWe are seeking a Staff Power Electronics Development Engineer to play a key role in the design, development, and optimization of advanced power conversion systems for Nextracker’s renewable energy products. As an expert individual contributor, you will apply deep technical knowledge to architect, analyze, and validate high-performance solutions. You will be directly responsible for solving complex engineering challenges and ensuring robust, manufacturable designs that advance Nextracker’s energy ecosystem.Responsibilities<ul><li>System architect and develop advanced power conversion systems optimized for Nextracker’s next-generation products.</li><li>Drive technical innovation through development, analysis, and optimization of system-level architectures.</li><li>Perform detailed trade-off studies across performance, cost, reliability, and scalability.</li><li>Execute hands-on development and validation, including modeling, simulation, and lab-based testing.</li><li>Ensure all designs comply with global safety, EMC, and grid interconnection standards.</li><li>Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to enable seamless integration and manufacturability.</li><li>Support design-for-manufacturability and cost-optimization efforts through component evaluation and process input.</li><li>Troubleshoot and debug complex electrical systems, resolving issues during design and validation phases.</li><li>Document design work, analysis results, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).</li><li>15+ years of experience in power electronics development, with a strong focus on advanced power conversion systems.</li><li>Expertise in system architecture, control strategies, and protection schemes.</li><li>Proven success delivering validated, high-performance products into production.</li><li>Hands-on experience with prototyping, validation, and compliance testing (thermal, EMI/EMC, reliability).</li><li>Advanced troubleshooting and debugging skills for complex systems.</li><li>Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.</li></ul>Nextracker offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide 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 and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextracker’s benefits please view our company website at <a href="http://www.nextracker.com/">www.nextracker.com</a>.  Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $200,000 to $230,000. At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.<h1>Culture is our Passion</h1>

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Staff Power Electronics Development Engineer

Job Description:Staff Power Electronics Development EngineerPosition OverviewWe are seeking a Staff Power Electronics Development Engineer to play a key role in the design, development, and optimization of advanced power conversion systems for Nextracker’s renewable energy products. As an expert individual contributor, you will apply deep technical knowledge to architect, analyze, and validate high-performance solutions. You will be directly responsible for solving complex engineering challenges and ensuring robust, manufacturable designs that advance Nextracker’s energy ecosystem.Responsibilities<ul><li>System architect and develop advanced power conversion systems optimized for Nextracker’s next-generation products.</li><li>Drive technical innovation through development, analysis, and optimization of system-level architectures.</li><li>Perform detailed trade-off studies across performance, cost, reliability, and scalability.</li><li>Execute hands-on development and validation, including modeling, simulation, and lab-based testing.</li><li>Ensure all designs comply with global safety, EMC, and grid interconnection standards.</li><li>Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to enable seamless integration and manufacturability.</li><li>Support design-for-manufacturability and cost-optimization efforts through component evaluation and process input.</li><li>Troubleshoot and debug complex electrical systems, resolving issues during design and validation phases.</li><li>Document design work, analysis results, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).</li><li>15+ years of experience in power electronics development, with a strong focus on advanced power conversion systems.</li><li>Expertise in system architecture, control strategies, and protection schemes.</li><li>Proven success delivering validated, high-performance products into production.</li><li>Hands-on experience with prototyping, validation, and compliance testing (thermal, EMI/EMC, reliability).</li><li>Advanced troubleshooting and debugging skills for complex systems.</li><li>Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.</li></ul>Nextracker&nbsp;offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide 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 and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on&nbsp;Nextracker’s&nbsp;benefits please view our company website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nextracker.com/">www.nextracker.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $200,000 to $230,000.&nbsp;At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.<h1>Culture is our Passion</h1>

Staff Power Electronics Development Engineer

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