Staff Hardware Engineer

Enphase Energy is 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. Enphase 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!

We’re looking for an experienced Engineer to join our Research and Development Centre located in Wigram, Christchurch. 

 The Staff Hardware Engineer will be developing technology for the next generation of Enphase micro-inverters. 

Typical Duties and Responsibilities include: 

• Research and develop new power electronics technologies for Enphase micro-inverters and related products 

• Specify, design and test new product designs 

• Bring up and characterise early prototypes 

• Provide mentoring and technical direction to product development teams 

Skills and Qualifications: 

• BE, BSc, Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent  

• 5 years minimum experience in developing products from concept stage to market launch  

• Experience designing high frequency magnetics and advanced power converters 

• Experience designing power, analogue or digital electronics circuits 

• Knowledge of circuit schematics, PCB layout and simulation tools  

• Exposure to Python, C or FPGA design would be considered an advantage  

• Exposure to taking products through international compliance testing  

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:  

Enphase Energy NZ is currently only considering candidates for this role with New Zealand permanent residency or citizenship.