Electrical Lab Engineer

Engineering Christchurch, New Zealand


Description

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!

We are looking for an Electrical Lab Engineer to join our Research and Development Centre located in Wigram, Christchurch.     

The Electrical Lab Engineer will be responsible for supporting the research and design engineers at Enphase in all aspects of the design, verification and reliability testing of Enphase products.    

The role will involve:     

  • Performing assigned tasks from the R&D engineers. 

  • Modifying and testing prototypes in collaboration with R&D engineers. 

  • Conducting verification and debug of Enphase products and prototypes. 

  • Maintaining and editing Python test scripts. 

  • Modification or repair of prototypes for R&D engineers. SMD and TH rework skill required. 

  • Characterising components using test equipment. 

  • Construction and winding of custom transformers. 

  • Managing test equipment. 

  • Designing and building test racks for Enphase products.

This is a great opportunity for a recently graduated engineer or experienced technician to get started on a career at Enphase.     

Qualification or Experience & Skills:     

  • Graduating or recent graduate BE

  • or technician with 5+ years relevant experience

  • Passion for electronics and technology

  • Experience with using multi-meters, oscilloscopes, power meters etc.

Advantages:     

  • EWRB registration - Electrical service Technician. 

  • Knowledge and experience with Enphase products. 

  • Component-level failure analysis of prototypes and reliability test samples. 

  • Mechanical workshop experience. 

  • First Aid certificate. 

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 valid New Zealand work visas, permanent residency or citizenship.