Power Electronics Research Engineer (All levels)

Search Staffing Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company in Singapore is seeking a Power Electronics Research Engineer at all levels to contribute to early-stage research projects with academia and industry partners. You will help deliver PoC designs through literature reviews, topology exploration, and test setups, working closely with a multi-disciplinary team.

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

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Strong power electronics background and hardware design understanding.
• Experience with schematics, PCB layout, and datasheets.
• Knowledge of embedded software (C/C++) and coding practices.
• Hands-on prototyping and testing with oscillosopes and power analyzers.
• Familiarity with SiC/GaN devices, EMI, and thermal management.
• Proficient in simulation tools (MATLAB, Python, Simulink, LTspice).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Open to all experience levels, from recent graduates to seasoned professionals.

Responsibilities

• Fundamental Research – literature reviews on hardware topologies and control methods.
• Ideation – identify problems and future needs for power electronics systems.
• Project Definition – produce clear target requirements for solutions.
• Concept Proposal – generate multiple design concepts and feasibility analyses.
• Proof of Concept – create detailed designs and build test setups.
• Documentation – write research reports, design guides, and performance reports.

Skills

Power electronics

Embedded software (C/C++)

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Simulink

LTspice

Job description

We represent a world-leading Taiwanese provider of optoelectronic semiconductor components and power management modules. An exciting new opportunity is now open in their research team focusing on futuretechnology systems to support growth in the evolving data center sector.

Power Electronics Research Engineer (All levels)

About the Role:

Thesuccessfulcandidatewillbedirectlyinvolved 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–Identifyproblems,futureneedsormarketgapstoestablishareasofinterest.
• ProjectDefinition–Producecleartargetrequirementsthatthesolutionmustmeet.
• ConceptProposal–Generatemultiplepotentialdesignconceptsandchoosethebest solution based on defined requirements feasibility analysis
• ProofofConcept–Createdetaileddesigns,completesimulationsandbuildtestsetups to demonstrate the technical feasibility of the proposed system.
• Documentation–Writeresearchreports,designguides,patentsandperformance reports.

Requirements

• PhD or Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or related field. Degree holders with strong power electronics background may be considered.
• 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.

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