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Staff Hardware Engineer

New Zealand, Christchurch · Job Posted May 05, 2026
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Enphase Energy is a global energy technology company and a leading provider of solar, battery, and electric vehicle charging products. Founded in 2006, our innovative microinverter technology revolutionized solar power, making it a safer, more reliable, and scalable energy source. Today, the Enphase Energy System enables users to make, use, save, and sell their own power. Enphase is also one of the most successful and innovative clean energy companies in the world, with more than 80 million products shipped across 160 countries. Join our dynamic team designing and developing next-gen energy technologies and help drive a sustainable future! We’re looking for a Staff Hardware Engineer to join our Research and Development Centre located in Wigram, Christchurch. The Staff Hardware Engineer will be developing technology for the next generation of Enphase micro-inverters and grid interface products.

Job Responsibility

  • Research and develop hardware for Enphase micro-inverters and grid interface products
  • Specify, design, test and troubleshoot new product designs
  • Manage product designs through the Enphase new product development process
  • Provide mentoring to junior Engineers

Requirements

  • BE, BSc, Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 8+ years minimum experience in developing products from concept stage to market launch
  • Experience taking products through international compliance testing
  • Experience designing power, analogue and digital electronics circuits
  • Knowledge of circuit schematics, PCB layout and simulation tools

Nice to have

Exposure to Python, C or FPGA design

What we offer

  • 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

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