Amperesand
Staff Power Converter Controls Engineer
Amperesand, San Francisco, California, United States, 94103
Company Overview
Amperesand is disrupting industrial power with the first commercialized MV power converter system that is a Solid State replacement for the legacy MV transformer while enabling numerous advanced features to unlock solutions for data centers, EV charging, renewables, microgrids, and industrial installations. We are looking for mission driven team members passionate about making amazing products for worldwide electrification at maximum acceleration. Amperesand is building a global company and looking for talent across our geographies.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement controls for high voltage, bi-directional power electronics as well as algorithms for system power management. You will play a key role in developing high-reliability controls to ensure safe, efficient, and scalable energy delivery.
Collaborate with power electronics design engineers to select power converter topologies and microcontrollers/processors for PWM control.
Simulate and validate control algorithms using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS
Implement controls and protections using advanced hardware peripherals to ensure high efficiency switching and safe operation
Use Hardware-in-the-Loop platforms for development and regression testing
Build features to meet compliance standards and take the product through compliance testing
Qualifications
Technical degree or equivalent industry experience in electronics engineering
5+ years of experience in DC/DC converter and Active Front End controls
Strong electrical engineering fundamentals and high proficiency in C/C++ coding
Hands on experience with simulation tools like MATLAB, PLECS, LT SPICE as well as scripting languages like Python
Experience with grid-connected power systems, including grid-forming or grid-following inverter controls and related compliance standards
Shipped a power electronics converter and went through all stages from design and board bring-up to compliance certification and product ramp
Excellent written and verbal communications in English
Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% including internationally
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