Lead Power Electronics Engineer - 10kW+ High-Power Systems

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

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