Remote Principal Power Electronics Engineer

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 2,964,000 - 4,611,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Stock options

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Job summary

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or MSc in Power Electronics with 12+ years of experience, demonstrated leadership of remote teams, and deep expertise in SiC/GaN devices, EMI/EMC, and advanced simulation tools. This is a remote-first opportunity with global impact.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Electronics.
• 12+ years of advanced experience in power electronics design and development.
• Expertise in high-frequency switching converters and power systems.
• Knowledge of wide-bandgap devices (SiC, GaN) and their applications.
• Proficiency in simulation tools (SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS).
• Proven ability to lead remote R&D projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization, design, simulation, and validation of high-performance power electronic converters (AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC).
• Develop innovative circuit topologies and control strategies for power conversion applications.
• Oversee product development lifecycle from concept to mass production in a remote setting.
• Mentor power electronics engineers and foster knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and systems teams; stay updated on industry trends.

Skills

Power electronics

Remote leadership

High-frequency switching

Semiconductor devices

Team mentoring

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics)

Master's in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics)

Tools

SPICE

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

Job description

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or MSc in Power Electronics with 12+ years of experience, demonstrated leadership of remote teams, and deep expertise in SiC/GaN devices, EMI/EMC, and advanced simulation tools. This is a remote-first opportunity with global impact.