Lead Power Electronics Engineer — High‑Efficiency Converters

Placements24; Centurion; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.400.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Bonus plan

Medical benefits

Pension

Leave & holidays

Lab facilities

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Power Electronics Engineer at its Centurion, Gauteng facility. You will spearhead design, simulation, and testing of advanced power electronic converters for industrial and renewable applications, while mentoring a team of engineers on-site.

You will drive hardware implementation, collaborate across disciplines, and ensure robust, compliant solutions with a hands-on leadership approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• PhD or Master’s in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Electronics.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant industry experience in power electronics design and development.
• Proven leadership experience in engineering teams and project management.
• In-depth knowledge of power converter topologies, control strategies, and simulation techniques.
• Proficiency in using simulation software and PCB design tools.
• Strong understanding of MOSFETs, IGBTs, SiC, GaN and their applications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, on-site environment in Gauteng.

Aufgaben

• Lead the design, development, and testing of advanced power electronic converter topologies (DC-DC, AC-DC, DC-AC).
• Mentor a team of power electronics engineers and drive professional growth.
• Oversee the full product development lifecycle from concept to testing and manufacturing support.
• Perform circuit simulations to validate designs and optimize performance.
• Develop schematics, BOMs, and design documentation for power electronic systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical, control, and firmware engineers for seamless integration.
• Conduct component selection, thermal analysis, and EMI/EMC mitigation.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in power semiconductor devices.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Power electronics

Circuit simulation

Communication

Ausbildung

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

Tools

PCB design tools

Simulation software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Power Electronics Engineer at its Centurion, Gauteng facility. You will spearhead design, simulation, and testing of advanced power electronic converters for industrial and renewable applications, while mentoring a team of engineers on-site.

You will drive hardware implementation, collaborate across disciplines, and ensure robust, compliant solutions with a hands-on leadership approach in a fast-paced environment.