Lead Power Electronics Engineer - Inverters, Grid & EV Tech

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Health coverage

Stock options

Professional development

R&D facilities

Job summary

Placements24 represents a global leader in renewable energy technology seeking a Principal Power Electronics Engineer for its Sandton, Gauteng location. The role focuses on high-level design, development, and validation of advanced power electronic converters and systems for solar, storage, and EV applications.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or MSc in Electrical Engineering, 12+ years in power electronics, and strong expertise in SiC/GaN devices, magnetic design, and thermal management.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Electronics.
• 12+ years of experience in design and development of power electronic systems.
• Extensive knowledge of wide-bandgap devices (SiC, GaN).
• Proficiency in power electronics simulation tools (PLECS, PSIM, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Strong understanding of magnetic design principles and thermal management.
• Experience with digital control of power converters and microcontrollers.
• Proven ability to lead complex R&D projects from concept to production.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience in renewable energy or EV applications is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of high-efficiency, high-power density power electronic converters.
• Conduct detailed analysis and simulation of power electronics circuits and control algorithms.
• Develop novel solutions for power conversion, energy storage, and grid integration challenges.
• Specify and select power semiconductor devices, passive components, and control ICs.
• Design magnetic components for optimal performance and size.
• Develop and implement advanced control strategies for grid-tied and off-grid systems.
• Oversee prototype development, testing, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software, mechanical, and systems engineers.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide expert technical guidance.
• Stay at the forefront of power electronics technology and contribute to IP development.

Skills

Power electronics

Magnetic design

Digital control

MATLAB/Simulink

Mentoring

Team leadership

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

MSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLECS

PSIM

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Placements24 represents a global leader in renewable energy technology seeking a Principal Power Electronics Engineer for its Sandton, Gauteng location. The role focuses on high-level design, development, and validation of advanced power electronic converters and systems for solar, storage, and EV applications.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or MSc in Electrical Engineering, 12+ years in power electronics, and strong expertise in SiC/GaN devices, magnetic design, and thermal management.