Junior / Senior Power Electronics Research Engineer

LITE-ON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Singapore is seeking a researcher for its Cloud Infrastructure Platform and Solutions team. The role involves conducting fundamental research, developing proof-of-concept designs, and collaborating with industry partners. Candidates should have a PhD or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, with strong skills in electronics hardware design and prototyping. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for innovation and continuous learning.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Research autonomy

Opportunities to publish and patent

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of power electronic architectures is required.
• Hands-on prototyping and testing experience with relevant tools.
• Knowledge of embedded software (C/C++) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews to explore hardware topologies and control methods.
• Identify future needs or market gaps for research.
• Produce clear target requirements for proposed solutions.
• Create detailed designs and simulations to demonstrate feasibility.

Skills

Electronics hardware design

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Innovation

Education

PhD or Master’s in Electrical / Electronics Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Simulink

LTspice

Oscilloscopes

Electronic loads

Power analysers

Job description

About Us

LITEON is a world-leading provider of optoelectronic semiconductor components and power management modules. At LITEON we put people at the core - LITEON has built a culture of trust and empowerment that enhances employee involvement, engagement, and commitment to excellence.

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

• Fundamental Research – Complete literature reviews and studies to explore existing and future hardware topologies, components and control methods.
• Ideation – Identify problems, future needs or market gaps to establish areas of interest.
• Project Definition – Produce clear target requirements that the solution must meet.
• Concept Proposal – Generate multiple potential design concepts and choose the best solution based on the defined requirements and feasibility analysis.
• Proof of Concept – Create detailed designs, complete simulations and build test setups to demonstrate the technical feasibility of the proposed system.
• Documentation – Write research reports, design guides, patents and performance reports.

Requirements

• PhD or Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of electronics hardware design and common power electronic architectures (AC/DC, DC/AC, DC/DC, etc).
• Experience with architecture drawings, electronic schematics, component datasheets and PCB layout drawings.
• Knowledge of embedded software (C/C++) and coding practices is preferred.
• Hands‑on prototyping and testing experience using oscilloscopes, electronic loads and power analysers.
• Familiarity with SiC/GaN devices, magnetics design, EMI, and thermal management.
• Expertise in using simulation tools to aid the development and assessment of the proposed solution (MATLAB, Python, Simulink, 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.