Power Electronics Research Manager / Senior Manager

LITE-ON SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Research autonomy

Continuous learning culture

Job summary

LITEON SINGAPORE PTE LTD in Singapore invites a senior researcher to join the Cloud Infrastructure Platform and Solutions Research Team. You will work on early-stage research projects with academia, suppliers, customers and partners to deliver proof-of-concept designs for next-generation data center technologies.

The role emphasizes leadership of engineers, project scoping, and hands-on development in power electronics.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in power electronics research with at least 3 years in leadership.
• Strong understanding of electronics hardware design, power electronics architectures and control.
• Experience with architecture drawings, electronic schematics, component datasheets and PCB layout drawings.
• Knowledge of embedded software (C/C++) and coding practices 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).

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.
• Priorities 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.
• Manage the delivery of collaboration projects with internal teams, suppliers, customers and research institutions.

Skills

Power electronics

Leadership

C/C++

Embedded software

PCB design

Thermal management

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

LTspice

Python

Oscilloscopes

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 focused 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.
• Priorities 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.
• Manage the delivery of collaboration projects with internal teams, suppliers, customers and research institutions.

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, common power electronics architectures and control.
• 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.

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