Enphase Energy is a global energy technology company and leading provider of solar, battery, and electric vehicle charging products. Founded in 2006, Enphase transformed the solar industry with our revolutionary microinverter technology, which turns sunlight into a safe, reliable, resilient, and scalable source of energy to power our lives. Today, the Enphase Energy System helps people make, use, save, and sell their own power. Enphase is also one of the fastest growing and innovative clean energy companies in the world, with approximately 68 million products installed across more than 145 countries.
We are building teams that are designing, developing, and manufacturing next-generation energy technologies and our work environment is fast-paced, fun and full of exciting new projects.
If you are passionate about advancing a more sustainable future, this is the perfect time to join Enphase!
Enphase is seeking several highly effective and driven Firmware Engineers to join our high-performing team based at our Research and Development Center located in Middleton, Christchurch.
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.
About the roles:
Designing and implementing embedded software for real-time operation and control.
Ability to debug and troubleshoot issues in complex systems.
Ability to carry a design task from concept to implementation.
Ability to document engineering requirements, document solutions, and test new firmware designs.
Working with cross functional teams to test and troubleshoot issues.
Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle including Agile methodology
Self-motivated individual with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
What you will bring:
Competent in C, C++ and python programming languages.
Familiarity with embedded development constraints and real-time applications.
Ability to troubleshoot firmware related issues within complex systems.
Ability to test code and hardware both with and without external test equipment such as oscilloscopes and power meters.
Familiarity with Agile development processes.
Familiarity with software design patterns.
Familiarity with tools such as GIT, GCC, GDB, CMake and Make.
Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
Ability to carry a design task from concept to implementation.
Ability to document engineering requirements, document solutions, and test new firmware designs.
Qualification and Previous Experience:
B.Eng in electrical, mechatronic, computing or equivalent.
2+ years of related experience
What would make you stand out?
Proven performance, in a similar role, in a Research and Development environment.
Exposure to interrupt services and drivers in embedded software control.
Experience with communications protocols.
Experience with power electronics systems.
Experience with solar inverters.
Experience with 32-bit ARM processors.
Experience with ESP32 processors.
Experience with UL1741, IEEE1547 and other solar-related standards.
Familiarity with automated test scripts/setups, using Python.
Familiarity with CI tools and Docker.
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.
