EV Power Electronics Lead (Hybrid Role)

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health coverage

Pension plan

Training & conferences

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Power Electronics Engineer to join our Randburg-based R&D team, driving high-performance EV power electronics development. You will lead a team, oversee design, simulation, and prototyping across DC-DC, AC-DC, and DC-AC converters, collaborating with battery, motor control, and embedded software groups.

The role mixes on-site Randburg collaboration with remote flexibility, offering a competitive package, performance bonuses, health coverage, and a clear path for IP

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Electronics.
• 8+ years of experience in power electronics design and development, automotive focus.
• Strong knowledge of power converter topologies, control strategies, and semiconductor devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, simulation, and development of advanced power electronic converters (DC-DC, AC-DC, DC-AC) for EV applications.
• Develop and optimize control algorithms to maximize efficiency and performance.
• Oversee selection of power semiconductors, magnetic components, and passive components.
• Manage testing, validation, and reliability assessments of prototypes.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical excellence.
• Collaborate with battery systems, motor control, and embedded software teams.
• Stay current with advancements, including wide-bandgap semiconductors (SiC, GaN).
• Contribute to IP generation through innovation and patent applications.
• Ensure designs meet automotive standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics)

PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics)

Tools

PLECS

PSIM

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Power Electronics Engineer to join our Randburg-based R&D team, driving high-performance EV power electronics development. You will lead a team, oversee design, simulation, and prototyping across DC-DC, AC-DC, and DC-AC converters, collaborating with battery, motor control, and embedded software groups.

The role mixes on-site Randburg collaboration with remote flexibility, offering a competitive package, performance bonuses, health coverage, and a clear path for IP