Remote Power Electronics Engineer - Flexible Hours

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus and stock options

Private medical and dental insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Flexible working hours

Home office equipment and internet

Access to simulation software and e‑学习

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Power Electronics Engineer to design, develop and test advanced converters for grid-tied and industrial drives. This 100% remote role enables collaboration with a global engineering team from South Africa.

The candidate will work on topologies, control algorithms, and component selection, with a focus on efficiency, safety, and scalability. Ideal for experts pursuing innovation in energy storage and automation.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Power Electronics.
• 6+ years of experience in design and development of power electronic converters.
• Experience with PLECS, PSIM, LTspice or similar.
• Knowledge of gate drivers and snubber circuits; high-voltage design and safety standards.
• Experience with digital control techniques on microcontrollers or DSPs.
• Strong communication skills for remote teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize power converter topologies (DC-DC, DC-AC, AC-DC) for various power levels and applications.
• Perform detailed circuit simulations and analyses using industry-standard software (PLECS, PSIM, LTspice).
• Develop control algorithms for power electronic systems to ensure stability and performance.
• Select semiconductor devices (MOSFETs, IGBTs, SiC, GaN) and passive components for converter designs.
• Create schematics, PCB layouts, and BOMs for power electronic modules.
• Develop and execute test procedures for prototypes and production units, analyzing results and identifying improvements.
• Collaborate with mechanical and thermal engineers for optimal integration and cooling.
• Stay current with emerging power semiconductor technologies and converter topologies.
• Support manufacturing in resolving production-related issues for power electronics products.
• Author technical reports and design documentation for internal stakeholders.

Skills

Power electronics

Digital control techniques

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with Power Electronics

Tools

PLECS

PSIM

LTspice

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Power Electronics Engineer to design, develop and test advanced converters for grid-tied and industrial drives. This 100% remote role enables collaboration with a global engineering team from South Africa.

The candidate will work on topologies, control algorithms, and component selection, with a focus on efficiency, safety, and scalability. Ideal for experts pursuing innovation in energy storage and automation.