Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Company Description

VFlowTech (VFT) is reinventing energy storage with Vanadium redox flow technology, with a vision to develop the cheapest and most scalable Vanadium redox flow batteries in the world. VFT solution is proven to be one of the safest, most durable and environmentally friendly battery technologies.

VFT is a spin-off of the CleanTech lab of Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, and benefits from unique IP arising from many years of intensive research at NTU. VFT founders and management team have deep experience in the renewable space, and Vanadium redox flow technology.

VFT is passionate about powering tomorrow’s energy demands in a sustainable way. To achieve this, we believe in attracting great talent through the creation of a vibrant, progressive workplace that makes them our greatest assets. We’re always on the lookout for experienced and passionate individuals to be part of the team, working and collaborating effectively to make a positive difference. Our subsidiary office and production site is based in Faridabad, Delhi, India.

**Job Description**:
VFlowTech is involved in the design, development and deployment of Advanced Energy Storage Systems and Microgrids based on Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries (VRFB) and Lithium-ion Battery (LFP type).

For Selection and Testing Power Conversion Systems (PCS):

- Sourcing and testing PCS with microgrid functions, grid frequency supporting functions for large energy storage system (ESS).
- Working with PCS partner companies to define, design, and testing suitable PCS for Solar farm, hybrid ESS and EV charging station.

For developing isolated high step-up ratio DC/DC converters
- Define DC/DC requirements, design overall solutions, and architecture.
- Design, implement and testing hardware.

Build microgrid testing platforms for PCS, DC/DC functional, performance, and reliability testing. Responsible for researching industry-related products, standards, and technological trends in microgrid PCS, and continuously provide suggestions and improvements for the company's PCS, DC/DC technology roadmap.

**Role Requirements**:

- Basic knowledge in power electronics and power converters design, e.g., AC/DC, PFC, DC/DC, DC/AC, LLC and resonant converter.
- Good fundamentals in circuit design, circuit analysis and simulations, analog electronics and synthesis skills.
- Basic understanding of the characteristics of power semiconductors/passives components.
- Good with PCB layout practices for EMI/EMC
- Experience with wideband gap device, e.g., SiC and GaN is preferred.
- Practical and hands-on experience in PCB/PCA development (preferable Altium Designer), schematics design, PCB layout, library environment and PCBA production for product.
- Good interpersonal skills to enable global, cross-cultural, and cross-functional engagements.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD degree in Electrical/Electronic/Power Electronics Engineering.
- Should be self-starters and be able to work with mínimal supervision.
- Willingness to learn new things and adapt with the changes.
- Able to work in start-up environment.

**Good to have**:

- Relevant experience in Power Electronics control and firmware Design
- Good programming skills (C/C++/assembly, python) and familiar with various development platform (microcontrollers, Linux, etc.) and development tools (compilers and debugger
- Knowledge of microgrid and microgrid control, an advantage.

Additional Information
**Perks of Joining VFT**:

- Competitive Salary Package.
- Performance-based Variable Bonus.
- Vibrant Environment & Company Culture.
- Medical & Hospitalization Insurance.
- Comprehensive Leave & Benefits Package.
- Convince us with your skills & strengths and we promise you progressive personal & career development opportunities with our leading-edge technologies and industry know-how.

**Why Join VFlowTech**:

- We offer our employees excellent working conditions, and numerous opportunities for development.
- Our team is diverse, multi-cultural and shares the drive to make a difference and create change.
- We encourage our team to bring in their ideas and take initiatives.
- We foster a rapidly scaling working environment with a very entrepreneurial, innovative, and collaborative culture.
- We see the opportunities, where others see problems

**Equal Opportunity Employer Motto**:
VFT is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment with VFT will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, colour, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, source of income, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected status.