Hybrid Senior Power Electronics Engineer — Stellenbosch

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Power Electronics Design Engineer to join the Stellenbosch innovation hub. You will design, test, and optimize high-efficiency converters, inverters, and BMS for solar and energy storage applications in a hybrid work setting.

The role demands advanced degrees and 6+ years of experience, with strong MATLAB/Simulink and lab skills. You will collaborate with firmware teams and contribute to sustainable energy projects in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Electronics.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in design and development of power electronic systems.
• Proven experience with MATLAB/Simulink, PSIM, or LTspice.
• Hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and LCR meters.
• Knowledge of DSP and microcontroller-based control; familiarity with BMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test high-efficiency power electronic converters for renewable energy systems.
• Perform component selection, circuit design, simulation, and layout for power electronic modules.
• Develop control algorithms for MPPT, grid synchronization, and battery charging/discharging.
• Conduct thermal analysis and design cooling for power electronic components.
• Specify and validate gate driver circuits and control interfaces for SiC/GaN devices.
• Develop and execute test plans for prototypes and production units.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers to integrate control software with hardware.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design issues during prototyping, testing, and field deployment.
• Stay abreast of advancements in power electronics technology and topologies.
• Prepare technical documentation including design reports and test results.

Skills

Power Electronics

MATLAB/Simulink

DSP

Microcontroller control

Teamwork

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PSIM

LTspice

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Power Electronics Design Engineer to join the Stellenbosch innovation hub. You will design, test, and optimize high-efficiency converters, inverters, and BMS for solar and energy storage applications in a hybrid work setting.

The role demands advanced degrees and 6+ years of experience, with strong MATLAB/Simulink and lab skills. You will collaborate with firmware teams and contribute to sustainable energy projects in South Africa.