Senior Power Electronics Engineer

The role

You will design, develop, and test power electronic systems for battery energy storage systems. This includes working on inverters, converters, and chargers throughout the entire product development lifecycle.

What you will do

• Design and develop power electronic systems for BESS, including inverters, converters, and chargers
• Perform BOM design, schematic capture, and circuit board layout
• Design for EMC/EMI compliance and perform regulatory testing, documentation, and data analysis
• Conduct detailed circuit analysis, simulation, and modeling
• Select and specify power electronic components
• Develop control algorithms for power electronic systems
• Oversee the fabrication, assembly, and testing of prototypes and production units
• Conduct testing and validation to meet performance and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate systems into BESS solutions
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design and development processes

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with a focus on power electronics
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in the design and development of power electronic systems for industrial or renewable energy applications
• Strong understanding of power electronics principles, topologies, and control strategies
• Proficiency in power electronics simulation tools (e.g., LTSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSIM)
• Experience with EMC/EMI compliance and regulatory testing
• Experience with PCB design and layout software (e.g., Altium, Cadence)
• Familiarity with power electronics testing equipment and procedures
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Previous experience in a startup environment
• Passion for clean energy and a desire to make a positive impact on the environment

Nice to have

• Experience working with lithium-ion battery systems
• Familiarity with grid-connected energy systems or PCS integration
• Experience with design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for serviceability (DFS)
• Knowledge of UL1973, UL9540, and UL9540A certification processes

Benefits

• Employee equity
• RRSP matching program
• Extended health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents through Manulife
• Paid time off
• Paid company closure between Christmas and New Year's
• Paid sick leave
• Company socials
• Wellness programs including weekly yoga/fitness
• Free EV charging on-site
• Weekly Tuesday dinner provided by Moment Energy
• Coffee and snacks for the office

About the company

Moment Energy repurposes large-format batteries into advanced battery energy storage systems. The company aims to build a world where clean power is abundant, affordable, and uninterrupted.