Power Electronics Research Engineer

LITEON SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Well-equipped labs

Opportunities to publish patents

Job summary

LITEON SINGAPORE invites applications for a research-focused role in our Cloud Infrastructure Platform and Solutions (CIPS) Research Team. You will work on early-stage projects with academia, suppliers, customers and partners to deliver proof-of-concept designs for future data center technologies.

The role requires a PhD or Master’s in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, strong hardware and power electronics knowledge, and hands-on prototyping.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Strong hardware design knowledge and power electronics architectures (AC/DC, DC/AC, DC/DC).
• Experience with architecture drawings, schematics, datasheets and PCB layouts.
• Knowledge of embedded software (C/C++) and coding practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Literature reviews to explore hardware topologies, components and control methods.
• Identify problems, future needs or market gaps for core projects.
• Produce clear target requirements that the solution must meet.
• Generate multiple design concepts and feasibility analyses.
• Create detailed designs, simulations and test setups to prove technical feasibility.
• Write research reports, design guides, patents and performance reports.

Skills

Electronics hardware design

PCB layout

Embedded C/C++

EMI/thermal management

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

LTspice

Education

PhD or Master’s in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

LTspice

Python

Oscilloscope

Job description

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