Power Electronics Simulation Engineer

SPERTON Sweden - Where Great People Meet; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sperton is seeking a Power Electronics Simulation Engineer to join our advanced Electronics & Software team developing next-generation electrified powertrains. You will create and apply simulation models to optimize and validate power electronics across the product lifecycle, working with inverters, DC/DC converters and vehicle systems.

The role emphasizes modeling, analysis and clear communication of technical results to engineers, suppliers and project stakeholders, with involvement from

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Applied Physics or related field.
• Hands-on experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice, PSIM or Ansys.
• Strong understanding of power semiconductor technologies, switching circuits and power-conversion topologies.
• Programming or scripting experience in Python, MATLAB or similar language is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and validate simulation models for power electronics systems and components.
• Perform electrical, thermal and efficiency simulations for inverters and DC/DC converters.
• Present simulation results and recommendations to engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Contribute to verification and validation activities from concept to series production.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Applied Physics or a related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

LTspice

PSIM

Ansys

Job description

Assignment Period: 2 November 2026 – 2 November 2028

The Role

Sperton is looking for a Power Electronics Simulation Engineer to join an advanced Electronics & Software team working on next‑generation electrified powertrain systems. You will develop and apply simulation models to evaluate, optimize and validate power electronics solutions throughout the product‑development process. You will work with electric drive units, inverters, power converters and their interaction with the complete vehicle system, supporting the development of efficient and robust solutions for sustainable mobility.

What You'll Do

• Develop, maintain and validate simulation models for power electronics systems and components.
• Perform electrical, thermal and efficiency simulations for inverters, DC/DC converters, semiconductor devices and associated components.
• Present simulation results, technical findings and recommendations clearly to engineering teams, suppliers and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to verification and validation activities from concept development through to series production.

What We're Looking For

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Applied Physics or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice, PSIM, Ansys or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of power semiconductor technologies, switching circuits, modulation methods, passive components and power‑conversion topologies.
• Programming or scripting experience in Python, MATLAB or a similar language is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate complex simulation results into practical engineering recommendations.

About Sperton

Sperton is an international recruitment and workforce solutions company with more than 20 years of experience and a presence across global markets. We connect organizations with the expertise they need through recruitment, staffing and consultancy, People Management, Global Mobility and business support services.