Remote Power Electronics Engineer (Grid & Renewables)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Bonuses

Health insurance

Professional development

Conferences & Certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly specialized Remote Electrical Engineering Specialist focusing on Power Electronics to join our distributed engineering team. This role centers on designing and optimizing power electronic converter systems for grid integration, renewable energy projects, and grid stability from a home office, with global collaboration.

You will develop control algorithms, perform simulations in MATLAB/Simulink, select components, review PCB layouts, and mentor junior engineers

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Electronics.
• Minimum of 7 years hands-on experience in design and development of power electronic converters.
• Strong understanding of control theory applied to power electronics.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, or PSCAD.
• HDL experience for FPGA-based control is a plus.
• Familiarity with grid integration standards and power quality issues.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and meet deadlines remotely.
• Proven track record of innovation in power electronics.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and analyze power electronic converter topologies for grid-tied and off-grid applications.
• Develop control algorithms and strategies for advanced power converters, focusing on efficiency, stability, and grid code compliance.
• Perform detailed component selection, thermal management, and PCB layout considerations for power electronic modules.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical evaluations for new power electronic technologies and architectures.
• Collaborate remotely with hardware engineers, software developers, and project managers across different time zones.
• Develop and maintain detailed design documentation, including schematics, test procedures, and technical reports.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in power electronic systems through remote diagnostics and analysis.
• Stay updated with the latest research and advancements in power electronics, wide-bandgap semiconductors, and grid integration.
• Support the product development lifecycle from concept through to production.
• Mentor junior engineers through virtual collaboration and knowledge sharing sessions.

Skills

Power Electronics

Control Theory

Remote Collaboration

Independent Worker

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

PSCAD

HDL (FPGA) experience

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly specialized Remote Electrical Engineering Specialist focusing on Power Electronics to join our distributed engineering team. This role centers on designing and optimizing power electronic converter systems for grid integration, renewable energy projects, and grid stability from a home office, with global collaboration.

You will develop control algorithms, perform simulations in MATLAB/Simulink, select components, review PCB layouts, and mentor junior engineers