EV Power Electronics Lead — Hybrid Role

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Hybrid work in Randburg

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Power Electronics Engineer to head the R&D team in Randburg. This hybrid role combines on-site collaboration with remote flexibility to drive high-performance EV power electronics and system-level integration.

You will lead design, simulation, and validation of converters, mentor engineers, and collaborate with battery and motor control teams to deliver cutting-edge automotive solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Power Electronics.
• 8+ years of experience in power electronics design and automotive applications.
• In-depth knowledge of power converter topologies, control strategies, and semiconductor devices.
• Proficiency with power electronics simulation tools (PLECS, PSIM, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Experience with PCB layout and design for high-power applications.
• Familiarity with CAN/LIN and embedded systems.
• Strong leadership, project management and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Proven track record of leading technical teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, simulation, and development of advanced power electronic converters for EVs (DC-DC, AC-DC, DC-AC).
• Develop and optimize control algorithms for efficiency and performance.
• Oversee selection of power semiconductors, magnetic components, and passive parts.
• Manage testing, validation, and reliability of prototypes.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive technical excellence.
• Collaborate with battery, motor control, and embedded software teams.
• Stay current with advancements (SiC, GaN) and IP generation.
• Ensure designs meet automotive standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Power Electronics

Leadership

Project Management

Automotive Power Electronics

Control Algorithms

CAN/LIN

MATLAB/Simulink

PCB Layout

Team Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics)

PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics)

Tools

PLECS

PSIM

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Power Electronics Engineer to head the R&D team in Randburg. This hybrid role combines on-site collaboration with remote flexibility to drive high-performance EV power electronics and system-level integration.

You will lead design, simulation, and validation of converters, mentor engineers, and collaborate with battery and motor control teams to deliver cutting-edge automotive solutions.