Senior Staff Magnetics Engineer

About Enphase Energy

Enphase Energy is a global clean energy technology company that develops solar, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging solutions. Since its founding in 2006, the company’s microinverter innovation has helped make solar power safer, more dependable, and easier to scale. Its energy system allows customers to generate, use, store, and even sell their own electricity. With more than 80 million products shipped across 160 countries, Enphase is recognized as one of the leading and most inventive companies in the clean energy space.

The company is hiring a Senior Staff Magnetics Engineer for its Research and Development Centre in Wigram, Christchurch.

Role overview

This position focuses on advancing the simulation capability used to design magnetics and power electronics for Enphase micro-inverters. The role involves technical leadership, research, and hands-on engineering to support next-generation product development and improve the accuracy of simulation-driven design.

Key responsibilities

• Create and improve simulation tools used in the design of next-generation Enphase micro-inverters.
• Study real circuit and magnetic performance to refine and validate simulation models.
• Develop high-frequency magnetic components suitable for large-scale manufacturing in micro-inverters.
• Research emerging magnetic materials and winding methods to support product innovation.
• Guide and mentor hardware engineers in using FEA and Enphase simulation tools.

Required qualifications and experience

• A BE, BSc, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience taking products from concept through to market launch.
• Strong expertise in multiphysics FEA tools such as Comsol, Ansys, CST, FEMM, or similar software for high-frequency magnetics design.
• Practical experience with scripting and circuit simulation tools such as Python and Spice.
• Background in designing power, analog, or digital electronic circuits.
• Exposure to C or FPGA design will be an added advantage.

Employee benefits

• Restricted stock units as part of the overall compensation package.
• A bonus program.
• Wellbeing and insurance coverage for employees and their families.
• Annual performance reviews.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Access to a well-equipped laboratory and facility.

Visa and eligibility requirements

Only candidates who hold New Zealand permanent residency or New Zealand citizenship will be considered for this role.