Lead Power Electronics Engineer - High-Power EV Chargers

Placements24

George

On-site

ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,300,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Training budget
Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape is seeking a Lead Power Electronics Engineer to drive high‑power converter design for EV charging systems. You will lead architecture, simulations, and validation while mentoring a growing team of engineers.

The role requires a strong background in power electronics, EMI/EMC principles, and hands‑on problem solving. You will collaborate across hardware/software teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Electronics.
  • A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in power electronics design and development.
  • Demonstrated expertise in high‑power converters and charging systems applications.
  • Proficiency with PLECS, PSIM, or LTspice and EMC knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of advanced power electronics converters (AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC) for high-power applications.
  • Develop and implement control algorithms for optimal power conversion efficiency and grid interaction.
  • Oversee selection of power components (MOSFETs, IGBTs, SiC, GaN) and drive simulations and testing.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical roadmaps and documentation.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Project management
Teamwork
Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

PLECS
PSIM
LTspice

Job description

Placements24 in George, Western Cape is seeking a Lead Power Electronics Engineer to drive high‑power converter design for EV charging systems. You will lead architecture, simulations, and validation while mentoring a growing team of engineers.

The role requires a strong background in power electronics, EMI/EMC principles, and hands‑on problem solving. You will collaborate across hardware/software teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

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