Senior Power Electronics Designer

We are a very curious, driven company – some of the most intelligent people we know are the individuals we work directly with, and we are seeking an experienced, and innovative senior power electronics designer to join our team. This role will work on cutting-edge technology that makes a positive impact on the environment.

Daanaa is currently looking for a senior power electronics designer with expertise in one or several the following areas:

Microinverter Power Electronic
Inverter Control Circuits
Grid-tied and off-grid microinverter standards, compliance, and regulatory challenges

The mission of this role is the design, verification, and validation of microinverters that optimize and restructure solar panel systems to the world’s largest and fast-growing clean tech platforms. This full-time role is based in Vancouver, BC, and reports directly to the VP, Research & Development.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out full microinverter design cycle which spans circuit design and verification.
Innovative transistor-level design of analog and mixed-signal circuits for new and derivative smart power management functions for renewable energy source applications.
Design and modification of electronic analog hardware, systems, and PCBs.
Verify PCB layouts to ensure compliance with job requirements, safety standards, and EMI standards.
Work with product design lead and circuit design team on defining microinverter requirements, DFM and reliability checks.
Prototype proof-of-concepts including hands-on testing. Development will include extensive hands-on testing with boards developed either in-house or by partners/customers, using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer and another test equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a power electronic engineering discipline
Strong foundations in power electronics: high-frequency (>1MHz) multi-phase switching converters, cycloconverters, theoretical and practical limitations of HF transformer, and controller algorithms of switching converter.
5+ years of work experience in architectural design and schematics of solar PV systems or power electronics and electrical system.
3+ years of hands-on experience in testing and verifying switching converters including microinverters.
3+ years of design experience using one of the analog/power HF circuits simulation tools.
3+ year of experience in validate and deliver advanced control algorithm for switching converters.

Preferred Experiences

Why we’re great to work with

We help each other succeed – we all have a part to play, and we know that our individual success influences company success. Daanaa is just as committed to your career growth as it is to achieve its own company growth. We see these as mutually inclusive.
Our work environment is filled with high-quality, driven individuals where everyone is a dedicated, engaged, and accountable decision-maker.
We love what we do and consider Daanaa a strong competitor for the all-around best start-up environment: creative, educational, challenging, and united towards the positive change that our tech can create.
There is time reserved for fun – we commit to a weekly ‘games’ hour. We’ve played Among Us, Jackbox Games, UnderCover, Skip-Bo, Scattegories, Battleship… you name it. We could use some new game suggestions, so bring those with you!
Daanaa workdays begin and end by our values: curiosity, trust, hungry, accountability.

1

Curiosity

We are naturally curious people who believe that the answer to a question should be followed by asking “why?”. Our office is often filled with enthusiastic discussions about the latest books we read, podcasts we’ve listened to, or documentaries we watched.

2

Hunger

We joyfully choose to be here every day because we are driven with ambition by the difference we make.

3

Accountability

We follow through, are precise about our aim, manage our resources wisely, bravely own our mistakes, and report honestly.

4

Trust

The foundation of our teamwork is trust. With trust, we communicate freely, have compassion for each other, and work and live with everyone’s best interests at heart.

Apply Now

Daanaa is for you if:

You value professional and personal growth at all levels of an organization.
You are looking for internal advancement opportunities as a high-performing individual.
You are looking to experience working in a fast-growth start-up in Vancouver’s high-tech sector.
You desire to work alongside a team of passionate, heart-warming, and intelligent team members.
You have big goals. We aren’t for the faint of heart.

Daanaa Resolution Inc is dedicated to helping its employees grow and develop technical and soft skills in an innovative and collaborative environment. Daanaa is an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive culture. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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