Principal / Master Power Electronics Research Engineer

LITE-ON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Singapore seeks a researcher to join their Cloud Infrastructure Platform and Solutions team. This role involves technical leadership in power electronics, engaging with partners to deliver innovative solutions for the evolving data center industry. The ideal candidate possesses a PhD/Master's degree and extensive experience in the field, driving technical project direction in a collaborative R&D environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Research autonomy

Continuous learning culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in power electronics research with mentorship roles.
• Hands-on prototyping and testing experience using oscilloscopes and electronic loads.
• Familiarity with SiC/GaN devices and thermal design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities in power architectures.
• Drive technical excellence across design and performance testing.
• Oversee design reviews and technical project direction.

Skills

Power electronics expertise

Analytical problem-solving

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

LTspice

Python

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 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 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.