Lead Power Electronics Engineer

Network Finance; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,750,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance seeks an experienced power electronics engineer to own complex, high-power development from concept through commercialization. You will collaborate with hardware, firmware, systems, and mechanical teams to deliver reliable, compliant products while driving innovation across the development lifecycle.

The role emphasizes design verification, certification, and production readiness for high-power power electronics and inverter systems, with a strong focus on thermal management and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience in power electronics development.
• Proven ability to design and bring high-power electronic products to market.
• Experience with high-power converters and inverter systems exceeding 10kW.
• Strong understanding of product development processes: design verification, compliance validation, certification, production launch.
• Advanced knowledge across power electronics, control systems, thermal performance, magnetics, and PCB design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced power conversion systems exceeding 10kW.
• Support all phases of product development: concept design, validation, certification, production release.
• Define technical requirements and establish verification methodologies.
• Conduct simulations, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations.
• Ensure product compliance with relevant automotive and industrial regulations.
• Support product qualification, homologation, and manufacturing readiness.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges.

Skills

Power electronics

High-power converters

Inverter systems

Design verification

Compliance validation

Certification

Production launch

Control systems

Thermal performance

Magnetics

PCB design

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering

Job description

Job & Company Description

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of sophisticated power electronics projects from concept through commercialization. The successful candidate will work closely with hardware, firmware, systems, and mechanical engineering teams to develop reliable, compliant, and market-ready products while contributing to continuous innovation and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced power conversion systems exceeding 10kW.
• Support all phases of product development, including concept design, validation, certification, and production release.
• Define technical requirements and establish verification methodologies.
• Conduct simulations, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations.
• Ensure product compliance with relevant automotive and industrial regulations.
• Support product qualification, homologation, and manufacturing readiness.
• Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges.

Education

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical or Electronic Engineering.

Job Experience & Skills Required

• 8+ years of industry experience within a power electronics development environment.
• Proven capability in designing and bringing high-power electronic products to market.
• Experience with high-power converters and inverter systems exceeding 10kW.
• Strong understanding of product development processes, including design verification, compliance validation, certification, and production launch.
• Advanced technical knowledge across power electronics, control systems, thermal performance, magnetics, and PCB design.

Please note: This opportunity is best suited to experienced professionals whose qualifications and technical expertise closely align with the requirements outlined above. Preference will be given to candidates with a proven history of successfully developing, validating, and commercializing high-power power electronic products.