Senior / Principal Power Electronics Research Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading semiconductor provider in Singapore seeks a seasoned professional to join their research team focused on developing innovative power technologies for data centres. The successful candidate will have a PhD or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, with over 8 years of experience in power electronics, driving design excellence, and mentoring. This role involves hands-on prototyping and represents the company as a technical expert in collaborations. Strong skills in power electronics, simulation tools, and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in power electronics research with increasing mentorship responsibilities.
• Hands-on prototyping and testing experience using oscilloscopes and electronic loads.
• Expertise in using simulation tools and understanding of common topologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor market trends to identify opportunities in power architectures for data centres.
• Drive technical excellence across design and performance testing of power conversion.
• Oversee critical design reviews and project direction.
• Engage with suppliers, customers, and partners as a subject matter expert.

Skills

Power electronics expertise

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving 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 centre 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 centres.
• 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.