Power Electronics Engineer at Swish Solar
Kitchener, ON N2G 4Z5, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Dec, 25

Salary

50000.0

Posted On

06 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Altium, Assembly, Safety Practices, Microcontrollers, Flexible Schedule, Vision Care, Eagle, Kicad, Circuit Design, Dental Care, 3D, Pcb Design

Industry

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Description

Our mission is to revolutionize the solar energy industry by enhancing solar panel efficiency through our proprietary technology a retrofittable film embedded with nano-material electrodes that actively removes snow and dust using electrostatic force.
Unlike traditional cleaning methods that rely on water or robotic systems, our solution keeps solar panels clean and fully operational without water consumption or moving parts, enabling higher energy yields and lower maintenance costs.

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to play a key role in advancing our groundbreaking technology.
In this role, you will work closely with our co-founder and CTO, contributing to all stages of product development from initial design and architecture to prototyping, testing, and production. You will be directly involved in developing our power and control unit, optimizing performance and cost, and ensuring product safety and reliability for real-world deployment.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, mission driven team working at the intersection of renewable energy, power electronics, and advanced materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proven experience in PCB design, assembly, and soldering (preferably with tools like KiCad, Altium, or Eagle).
  • Hands-on experience with high-voltage circuit design, including MOSFET switching, HV gate drivers, and multi-phase systems.
  • Proficiency with microcontrollers (e.g., ESP32, STM32, Arduino) for control, communication (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth), and data logging.
  • Knowledge of controller design for power electronics systems.
  • Familiarity with 3D printing for prototyping.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in collaborative, cross-functional teams.
  • Awareness of electrical lab safety practices and high-voltage handling protocols.
    Job Type: Full-time
    Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Commuter benefits
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Flexible schedule
  • Stock options
  • Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Kitchener, ON N2G 4Z5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Location:

  • Kitchener, ON N2G 4Z5 (required)

Work Location: In perso

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and test power and control unit PCBs for solar panel applications.
  • Conduct risk assessments, high-voltage testing, thermal testing, and other validation procedures to ensure product safety and compliance.
  • Optimize the design for cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency, and manufacturability.
  • Perform environmental and reliability testing, including operation in humidity/temperature chambers and outdoor conditions.
  • Experience with New Product Introduction processes and the hardware product development lifecycle, from prototyping to manufacturing and scaling
  • Implement data logging and monitoring features for performance tracking.
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to meet development milestones and project timelines.
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