Lead Power Electronics Engineer - EV Charging (Hybrid)

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Power Electronics Engineer for a leader in EV charging infrastructure in Kimberley. This senior role leads a team, shapes technical strategy, and delivers high‑efficiency power conversion solutions in a hybrid work model.

You will drive control algorithms, thermal management, and validation efforts, requiring a Master’s/PhD in EE with 9+ years of experience in power electronics and hands‑on testing.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics).
• At least 9 years in power electronics design for high‑power systems.
• Experience with LLC, phase-shifted full‑bridge, SiC/GaN converters.
• Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink, PSIM or PLECS.
• Laboratory testing and validation of power electronic circuits.
• Strong control theory, DSP and microcontroller-based control knowledge.
• Proven leadership and mentoring ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of high‑power AC‑DC and DC‑DC converters for EV charging.
• Develop and optimize control algorithms for efficiency and grid compatibility.
• Perform system‑level design, component selection and thermal analysis.
• Oversee simulation, prototyping, testing and validation of designs.
• Manage a team of power electronics engineers and mentor staff.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure compliance with IEC/UL/grid codes and industry standards.
• Stay current with advancements in power electronics and semiconductors.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PSIM

PLECS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Power Electronics Engineer for a leader in EV charging infrastructure in Kimberley. This senior role leads a team, shapes technical strategy, and delivers high‑efficiency power conversion solutions in a hybrid work model.

You will drive control algorithms, thermal management, and validation efforts, requiring a Master’s/PhD in EE with 9+ years of experience in power electronics and hands‑on testing.