Power Electronics Engineer – Grid & Storage Systems

ATS Client; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Client is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to design and deliver high‑power conversion systems for grid‑tied solar, battery storage, and industrial applications. This hands‑on role spans concept to implementation, emphasizing robust, scalable systems that perform reliably in the field.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in power electronics design or product support, with experience in simulations (MATLAB/Simulink, LTspice) and testing.

Qualifications

• BEng / BSc in Electrical or Electronic Engineering required.
• 3+ years' experience in power electronics design or product support.
• Strong understanding of medium- to high-power conversion systems.
• Experience with simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink, LTspice, or PSpice).
• Practical experience with testing and troubleshooting power electronic hardware.
• Solid understanding of thermal management, EMC, and protection schemes.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of high‑power converters and inverters for renewable energy and energy storage systems.
• Support the lifecycle of grid-connected solar PV inverters, battery converters, and related power electronics products.
• Develop and review power stage designs, including DC‑DC, DC‑AC, and AC‑AC topologies.
• Selection and validation of power semiconductor devices (IGBTs, MOSFETs, and SiC).
• Perform circuit simulation, control loop analysis, and performance optimisation.
• Support factory and site testing, commissioning, and fault investigation.
• Work closely with control, systems, and commissioning engineers.
• Ensure compliance with electrical standards and grid‑code requirements.

Skills

Grid-tied power conversion

Power electronics design

Circuit simulation

Thermal management

EMC & protection

Testing & troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

BEng in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

LTspice

PSpice

Job description

ATS Client is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to design and deliver high‑power conversion systems for grid‑tied solar, battery storage, and industrial applications. This hands‑on role spans concept to implementation, emphasizing robust, scalable systems that perform reliably in the field.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in power electronics design or product support, with experience in simulations (MATLAB/Simulink, LTspice) and testing.