Job Summary:

Responsibilities Include: 

The candidate will report to the Electrical Systems Manager. S/He will take ownership of several aspects of the electrical architecture and components in GAF Energy’s solar products. The candidate will integrate novel module-level power electronic technologies into GAF Energy’s laminate and electrical balance of the system. The candidate will be a member of a lean team of electrical and power electronics engineers. S/He collaborates with other teams within GAF Energy and external suppliers of parts and services. The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Integrate components such as grid-connected inverters and module-level power electronics into GAF Energy’s solar shingles and electrical system

• Model and simulate power electronics circuits, components, and systems 

• Develop and execute test plans for photovoltaic systems and components

• Contribute to the evolution of the electrical system architecture by integrating 3rd party solutions and developing new concepts

• Develop specifications, design detailed schematics, and select proper components for power electronics hardware prototypes

• Work with 3rd party vendors and contract manufacturers

• Support certification projects for electrical components and systems

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, PV laminate, and reliability engineers to deliver designs suitable for manufacturing and product integration

• Program embedded controllers within the hardware to implement control routines, modulation methods, and protection

Qualifications:

• A graduate degree in electrical engineering (preferred), or BS degree in electrical engineering with 3+ years of experience or equivalent in power electronics

• Familiar with power electronics fundamentals such as DC/DC, DC/AC, and AC/DC converters, switching devices, and passive elements

• Familiar with solar photovoltaic energy systems 

• Working knowledge of grid-connected inverters, maximum power point tracking techniques, and battery chargers 

• Fundamental knowledge of analog and digital circuits 

• Familiar with embedded programming for control and modulation of power converters

• Familiar with power electronics modeling tools such as Matlab/Simulink 

• Familiar with PCB layout design tools such as Altium Designer

• Able to travel to and from testing facilities in San Jose and San Rafael

• Travel Requirement: up to 30% through the states and internationally 

Individuals hired for this position can reasonably expect a base salary within the range of $100,000 - $140,000. 

Benefits:

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.