Power Electronics Research Manager

THE TALENT PEOPLE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Singapore seeks a Research Lead for its Cloud Infrastructure Platform. This role involves guiding early-stage research in power electronics and mentoring engineers. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD or Master's in Electrical Engineering, have over 8 years of research experience, and possess strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include defining research strategies, managing projects, and ensuring innovative design solutions are met, thus enhancing the company’s commitment to technological advancement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in power electronics research, with at least 3 years in a leadership or team lead role.
• Strong understanding of electronics hardware design and common power electronic architectures.
• Hands-on prototyping and testing experience using oscilloscopes and electronic loads.

Responsibilities

• Monitor market trends to define research strategy and product roadmap.
• Drive the delivery of multiple projects ensuring engineering support.
• Lead and mentor engineers, supporting their career development.

Skills

Power electronics research

Leadership and mentoring

Electronics hardware design

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

LTspice

Python

Job description

The Talent People x JSIT-PE

The Talent People is proud to partner with JSIT-PE, a government initiative aimed at strengthening Singapore’s Precision Engineering sector by addressing manpower challenges and fostering industry growth. By applying for our job opportunities, you’re joining a strategic effort to enhance Singapore’s Precision Engineering landscape.

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

• Continuously monitor market trends and industry research to define the research strategy and product roadmap.
• Drive the delivery of multiple projects, ensuring the engineering team has the technical direction and support required to deliver industry leading proof of concept designs within target timelines.
• Lead and mentor a group of engineers, supporting career development with goal setting and regular check-ins.
• Identify the skills needed in the team and help with recruitment of suitable engineers.
• Prioritise projects and allocate engineering resource.
• Work with a commitment to continuous improvement, transparency and technical expertise.
• Review designs and documentation, using technical experience to guide projects to success.
• Work as a hands‑on individual contributor, researching key topics and delivering designs and documentation.

Requirements

• PhD or Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years experience in power electronics research, with at least 3 years in a leadership or team‑lead role.
• 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 (MATLAB, Simulink, LTspice, Python, etc).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, leadership and communication skills.
• Experience planning projects, allocating engineering resource and project status reporting.
• Demonstrated passion for innovation and commitment to continuous learning.