Power Electronics Research Engineer (All levels)

LITE-ON SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

LITE-ON SINGAPORE PTE LTD's Cloud Infrastructure Platform and Solutions (CIPS) Research Team is seeking a senior researcher to advance power electronics for data centers. You will work with academia, suppliers and customers on early-stage concepts and proofs of concept.

As a hands-on contributor with 8+ years of power electronics research, you will lead design reviews, mentor engineers, and develop models, simulations and test setups using MATLAB/Simulink, LTspice and Python, while aiming for

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years’ experience in power electronics research with increasing mentorship responsibilities.
• Expertise in power electronics topologies, magnetics, control schemes and components.
• Experience with architecture drawings, schematics, datasheets and PCB layouts.
• Knowledge of embedded software (C/C++) and coding practices preferred.
• Hands-on prototyping and testing with oscilloscopes, electronic loads and power analyzers.
• Familiarity with SiC/GaN devices, EMI, HVDC and regulatory standards.
• Expertise in using MATLAB, Simulink, LTspice and Python; strong analytics and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities in power architectures for data centers.
• Drive design, modelling, simulation, prototyping and testing of new power topologies and control schemes.
• Oversee design reviews and own technical project direction.
• Represent the company as SME when engaging with suppliers, customers and partners.
• Help create, review and improve research project processes from idea to transfer.
• Identify team skills and support recruitment of suitable engineers.
• Commit to continuous improvement, transparency and technical excellence.
• Work as a hands-on contributor researching topics and delivering ideas, designs and documentation.

Skills

Power electronics

Control schemes

Prototyping

Simulation tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Embedded C/C++

Leadership

Communication

Education

PhD or Master\'s in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

LTspice

MATLAB

Simulink

PCB layout CAD

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 focused on developing future technology systems to support growth in the rapidly evolving data center industry. 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:

• Monitor market trends and research to identify breakthrough opportunities in power architectures and converter topologies for data centers.

• Drive technical excellence across design, modelling, simulation, prototyping and performance testing of new power conversion topologies, control schemes and components.

• Oversee critical design reviews and own technical project direction.

• Represent the company as a subject matter expert when engaging with suppliers, customers, and partners.

• Help to create, review and improve research project processes, from idea creation to project transfer deliverables.

• Identify the skills needed in the team and support recruitment of suitable engineers.

• Work with a commitment to continuous improvement, transparency, and technical expertise.

• Work as a hands-on individual contributor, researching key topics and delivering ideas, designs, and documentation.

Requirements:

• PhD or Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or related field.

• 8+ years’ experience in power electronics research, with increasing mentorship responsibilities.

• Expertise in power electronics, including common topologies, magnetics, control schemes and components.

• 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, EMI, HVDC, solid state transformers, thermal design and regulatory standards.

• Expertise in using simulation tools (MATLAB, Simulink, LTspice, Python, etc).

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership and communication skills.

• Demonstrated passion for innovation and commitment to continuous learning.

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.