DVT Manager

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 revolutionised solar power, making it safer, more reliable, and scalable. Today, the Enphase Energy System lets users make, use, save, and sell their own power — and Enphase is one of the most successful clean-energy companies in the world, with more than 80 million products shipped across 160 countries.
Join our dynamic teams designing next-generation energy technologies for solid state transformers!
About the Role
You are an Electrical/Electronics Engineer with experience leading a small team of DVT and lab engineers. You have a strong track record in design verification testing and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges at pace. You are technically proficient, a people leader, and capable of managing the scheduling and resourcing of a complex testing programme.
The role reports to the Director of Inverter Technology and will initially have 3-6 direct reports.
Role / Duties
Meeting quarterly project progress targets, with goals that come all the way from the CEO
Professional development of your team
Representing your team to the yearly Performance Focal Group and Promotion Review Board
Coordinate testing schedules and resourcing across the DVT and lab team to meet project milestones
Own the lab space, ensuring all test equipment is maintained, safe and kept up to standard
Ensure test cases are written to test and fully cover all product requirements across firmware, mechanical, and hardware domains.
Identify, specify, and order new lab and test equipment to support current and future testing needs.
Plan and execute design verification (DVT) and reliability testing programmes across firmware, mechanical, and hardware.
Engage cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, manufacturing, and procurement teams.
Identify and resolve test requirement conflicts and ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards.
Qualification and Previous Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a closely related discipline.
8+ years’ experience in design verification testing (DVT) or product validation, with a strong track record across the full product development lifecycle.
Experience in leading and managing other engineers
Demonstrable expertise in test and measurement equipment, DVT lab setup, and electrical/electronic test methodologies.
Proficiency with test case management and requirements traceability tools (e.g. Jira, Jama, or similar).
Experience with both investigative and verification testing, including writing test plans and technical reports.
What Would Make You Stand Out?
3+ years experience in people management.
Experience testing products for lifetimes of 20–25 years in outdoor, weathered environments.
Familiarity with global product compliance and certification processes (e.g. UL, IEC, CE).
Experience working with globally distributed engineering teams.
Employee Benefits
Restricted stock units (RSUs) as part of your total compensation.
Bonus plan.
Wellbeing and insurance benefits for you and your family.
Annual performance reviews with clear career progression pathways.
Well-equipped laboratory and R&D facility in central Christchurch.
Visa Requirements
Enphase Energy NZ is currently only considering candidates for this role with New Zealand permanent residency or citizenship.