Principal / Master Control Systems Research Engineer

LITEON; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global tech company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Research Engineer to join its Cloud Infrastructure Platform and Solutions team. The role focuses on pioneering research in power conversion and controls for next-generation data centers. Candidates should possess a PhD or Master's in relevant fields and have at least 8 years of experience in control theory and signal processing. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for innovation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Research autonomy

Opportunities for publication and patents

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in control systems and power electronics.
• Strong understanding of power electronic architectures and control methods.
• Hands-on prototyping and testing using relevant tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor market trends for innovative power converter opportunities.
• Drive excellence across design, simulation, and performance testing.
• Oversee design reviews and direct technical projects.
• Engage with suppliers, customers, and partners as a subject matter expert.

Skills

Control theory

Digital control

Signal processing

MATLAB/Simulink

Embedded software (C/C++)

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronic / Control Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

LTspice

Python

Oscilloscopes

Electronic loads

Power analysers

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 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 converter topologies and control schemes 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 / Control Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years’ experience with control theory, digital control and signal processing.
• Strong understanding of common power electronic architectures (DC/AC, DC/DC, etc) and control methods.
• Expertise of MATLAB/Simulink, embedded software (C/C++), architecture design and software version control.
• Solid understanding of microcontroller architectures, sensors, and communication protocols.
• Hands‑on prototyping and testing experience using oscilloscopes, electronic loads and power analysers.
• Expertise in using simulation tools to aid the development and assessment of the proposed solution (MATLAB, Simulink, Python, LTspice, 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.