Hardware Engineer

Enphase Energy is seeking a Hardware Engineer in Christchurch, New Zealand, to design, enhance, and test next-generation power converter and energy storage products, including microinverters. The role involves working with cross-functional teams, specifying and debugging circuits and firmware, and assisting with global product certifications. Candidates should have 5-12+ years of industry experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering, contributing to a sustainable future with innovative energy technologies.

Must Have

• Work on new microinverter developments and variants through the product lifecycle.
• Specify, design, verify and debug circuits and firmware for microinverters.
• Assist product compliance engineers to achieve global certifications for microinverters.
• Specify engineering requirements, create test plans, and generate test reports.
• Bachelor, Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5-12+ years’ experience in industry.

Good to Have

• Proven performance in a similar R&D role.
• Experience with power electronics systems.
• Knowledge of circuit schematic, PCB layout and simulation tools.
• Understanding and application of good EMC design practices.
• Experience working with global teams.
• Experience with solar inverters.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on practical, effective solutions.
• Familiarity with automated test scripts/setups, using Python.

Perks & Benefits

• Restricted stock units as part of your total compensation
• Bonus plan
• Wellbeing and insurance benefits for you and your family
• Annual performance reviews
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Working in a well-equipped laboratory and facility

Description

A global energy technology company and a leading provider of solar, battery, and electric vehicle charging products. Founded in 2006, our innovative microinverter technology revolutionized solar power, making it a safer, more reliable, and scalable energy source. Today, the Enphase Energy System enables users to make, use, save, and sell their own power. The company is also one of the most successful and innovative clean energy companies in the world, with more than 80 million products shipped across 160 countries.

Join our dynamic teams designing and developing next-gen energy technologies and help drive a sustainable future!

Highly effective and driven Hardware Engineers are sought to join our high performing team based at our Research and Development Center.

You will be working in a team of engineers who are tasked to design, enhance and test the latest generation of our power converter and energy storage product range.

Role/Duties:

• Work on new microinverter developments and variants through the product lifecycle.
• Work with cross-functional teams of hardware, firmware, system, test automation, mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, and procurement.
• Specify, design, verify and debug circuits and firmware for our microinverters.
• Assist product compliance engineers to achieve global certifications for our microinverters.
• Specify engineering requirements, create test plans, and generate test reports.
• Provide technical mentoring to junior engineers.

Qualification and Previous Experience:

• Bachelor, Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 5-12+ years’ experience in industry

What would make you stand out?

• Proven performance, in a similar role, in a Research and Development environment.
• Experience with power electronics systems.
• Knowledge of circuit schematic, PCB layout and simulation tools.
• Understanding and application of good EMC design practices.
• Experience working with global teams.
• Experience with solar inverters.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on practical, effective solutions.
• Familiarity with automated test scripts/setups, using Python.

Employee Benefits:

• Restricted stock units as part of your total compensation
• Bonus plan
• Wellbeing and insurance benefits for you and your family
• Annual performance reviews
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Working in a well-equipped laboratory and facility

Visa Requirements:

The company is currently only considering candidates for this role with New Zealand permanent residency or citizenship.