Junior / Senior Control Systems Research Engineer

LITE-ON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Research autonomy

Continuous learning culture

Job summary

A tech company in Singapore seeks a candidate for their Cloud Infrastructure R&D team. The role involves researching future technology systems for data centers, focusing on control systems. Responsibilities include designing control algorithms, implementing software on embedded platforms, and conducting literature reviews. The ideal candidate should hold a PhD or Master’s in a relevant field, have strong control theory knowledge, and be proficient in tools like MATLAB and C/C++. This position offers competitive compensation and innovation opportunities.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Strong experience with control theory, digital control, and signal processing.
• Understanding of power electronic architectures and control methods.

Responsibilities

• Complete literature reviews to explore existing control systems.
• Identify market gaps and design advanced control algorithms.
• Implement control software on embedded platforms.

Skills

Control theory

Digital control

Signal processing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Control Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

C/C++

Python

LTspice

Job description

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Cloud Infrastructure Platform and Solutions (CIPS) Research Team. Our CIPS Research team is focussed on developing future technology systems to support growth in the rapidly evolving data center sector. The successful candidate will be directly involved in early-stage research projects, working with academic institutions, suppliers, customers, and partners to deliver proof of concept designs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete literature reviews and studies to explore existing and future control systems.
• Identify problems, future needs or market gaps to establish areas of further work.
• Design, model, and simulate advanced control algorithms for power converters, electric drives, and energy systems.
• Implement control software on embedded platforms (DSPs, MCUs, or FPGAs).
• Integrate real time diagnostics, fault detection and control loops with sensors, actuators and communication interfaces in real hardware to demonstrate feasibility.
• Write research reports, design guides, patents and performance reports.

Requirements:

• PhD or Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronic / Control Engineering or related field.
• Strong experience with control theory, digital control and signal processing.
• Understanding of common power electronic architectures (AC/DC, DC/AC, DC/DC, etc) and control methods.
• Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink, embedded software (C/C++), architecture design and software version control.
• Solid understanding of microcontroller architectures, sensors, and communication protocols.
• Hands‑on prototyping and testing experience using oscilloscopes, electronic loads and power analysers.
• Expertise in using simulation tools to aid the development and assessment of the proposed solution (MATLAB, Simulink, Python, LTspice, etc.)
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated passion for innovation and commitment to continuous learning.
• We welcome applicants at all experience levels, from recent graduates to seasoned professionals.

Why Join Us

• Work in a world‑class R&D environment with well‑equipped labs, top‑tier industry connections and collaborative teams.
• Shape the future of energy‑efficient data storage and AI cloud computing – from renewable energy integration to next generation infrastructure.
• Opportunities to publish, patent and innovate designs for future products.
• Competitive compensation, research autonomy and a continuous learning culture.