Remote Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Competitive salary and benefits

Advanced technical training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer for a fully remote role, supporting a globally distributed engineering team. You will design, simulate, and validate high-performance power converters for EVs, renewables, and industrial power systems from a home office.

You will lead circuit design, device selection, and control firmware development, while collaborating with remote teams and maintaining documentation for manufacturing and testing.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Electronics.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in high-power converter design.
• Experience with LTspice, PSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, and PLECS.
• Deep knowledge of MOSFETs, IGBTs, GaN and SiC for power converters.
• Proven ability to design magnetics (inductors and transformers) for power converters.
• Strong understanding of control theory in power electronics.
• Experience with PCB layout for high-frequency power applications.
• Excellent problem-solving and remote collaboration skills.
• Experience with laboratory equipment for power converter testing and characterization.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-power power electronic converters (AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC) for EVs, renewables, and industrial power systems.
• Perform detailed circuit simulations using LTspice, PSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, and PLECS.
• Select semiconductor devices and magnetic materials to optimize performance and reliability.
• Develop control algorithms and firmware for power converters.
• Create schematics, layout guidelines, and bills of materials for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with remote hardware, software, and firmware engineers for integration.
• Conduct design reviews and validate prototypes; troubleshoot issues.
• Stay current with advancements in power electronics technologies.

Skills

Power electronics

Circuit design

Control theory

PCB layout

Remote teamwork

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LTspice

PSpice

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking technology firm specializing in advanced power conversion solutions, is seeking an exceptional Remote Senior Power Electronics Engineer to join their globally distributed engineering team. This role is entirely remote, providing you with the opportunity to innovate and design from your home office while contributing to the next generation of energy-efficient power systems. You will be instrumental in the conceptualization, design, simulation, and validation of high-performance power electronic converters and related circuits. This position requires a deep technical understanding, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to excel in a virtual, collaborative environment, supporting key initiatives from Pretoria and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop state-of-the-art power electronic converters (e.g., AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC) for a variety of applications, including electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and industrial power supplies.
• Perform detailed circuit simulations and analysis using industry-standard tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, PSpice).
• Select appropriate semiconductor devices, passive components, and magnetic materials to optimize converter performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Develop control algorithms and firmware for power converters, ensuring stable operation and adherence to specifications.
• Create detailed design documentation, schematics, layout guidelines, and bills of materials for manufacturing.
• Collaborate closely with remote hardware, software, and firmware engineers to ensure seamless system integration.
• Conduct thorough design reviews and validation testing of prototypes, identifying and resolving design flaws.
• Troubleshoot complex power electronics issues and provide expert technical support to manufacturing and field teams.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in power electronics technology, components, and design methodologies.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Electronics from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in the design and development of high-power converters.
• Extensive experience with simulation tools such as LTspice, PSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS.
• In-depth knowledge of semiconductor devices (MOSFETs, IGBTs, GaN, SiC) and their application in power converters.
• Proven ability to design and optimize magnetics (inductors and transformers) for power converters.
• Strong understanding of control theory as applied to power electronics.
• Experience with PCB layout considerations for high-frequency power applications.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative team environment.
• Experience with laboratory equipment for power converter testing and characterization.

Benefits

This role offers the ultimate flexibility of a fully remote position, allowing you to shape your workday and collaborate from any location. Our client provides a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including opportunities for advanced technical training and professional development. You will be part of an innovative team pushing the boundaries of power electronics and contributing to sustainable technology solutions. We utilize advanced collaboration platforms to foster a connected and productive remote work culture. This is a unique chance to advance your career in power electronics with a leading-edge company.