Lead Power Electronics Engineer — Cape Town
Placements24
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Placements24 is seeking a Lead Power Electronics Engineer in Cape Town to spearhead the design and development of grid-tied solar and storage converters. You will guide a team of engineers from concept through production, driving innovation in high-frequency power conversion and control strategies.
The role requires deep expertise in analog/digital control, MPPT, grid synchronization, and IEC standards. You will collaborate with firmware teams, oversee testing, and contribute to IP through
Qualifications
- Ph.D. or Master's in Electrical Engineering with Power Electronics specialization.
- 10+ years in power electronics design for grid-tied systems.
- Expertise in analog and digital control for power converters.
- Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, PSIM, or PLECS.
- Hands-on hardware design, PCB layout, and lab testing.
Responsibilities
- Lead design, simulation, and prototyping of high-efficiency power electronic converters for grid-tied applications.
- Develop advanced control strategies for MPPT, grid synchronization, and harmonic mitigation.
- Manage full product development lifecycle from feasibility to production release.
- Oversee component selection, thermal management, and PCB layout.
- Collaborate with firmware engineers to integrate control algorithms.
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Placements24 is seeking a Lead Power Electronics Engineer in Cape Town to spearhead the design and development of grid-tied solar and storage converters. You will guide a team of engineers from concept through production, driving innovation in high-frequency power conversion and control strategies.
The role requires deep expertise in analog/digital control, MPPT, grid synchronization, and IEC standards. You will collaborate with firmware teams, oversee testing, and contribute to IP through
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