Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,918,000 - 2,878,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading salary package

Fully remote work

Access to advanced simulation tools

Collaborative virtual team

Work on groundbreaking technologies

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in power electronics to join its team in a fully remote capacity.

You will design and develop high-performance power converters, lead complex projects, and mentor junior engineers from your home office, contributing to cutting-edge applications in EVs, renewables, and industrial power supplies.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with Power Electronics.
• 8+ years in power electronic design and development.
• Deep understanding of power semiconductors, magnets, and control theory.
• Experience with simulation tools and schematic capture software.
• Experience with HIL testing and validation.
• Strong leadership and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance power electronic converters (AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC).
• Perform circuit design, simulations, and topology analysis.
• Select power semiconductors, passives, and control strategies.
• Lead design from concept to prototype, test, and production support.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in power electronic systems.
• Mentor engineers and drive innovation in a remote setting.

Skills

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Power Electronics specialization (MSc/PhD)

Tools

SPICE

MATLAB/Simulink

Schematic capture software

Hardware-in-the-loop testing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in power electronics to join their innovative team, operating under a fully remote work model. This role is critical for the design and development of cutting-edge power conversion systems, contributing to advancements in areas like electric vehicles, renewable energy integration, and industrial power supplies. You will lead complex design projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical excellence in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This is a prime opportunity for a seasoned expert to make a significant impact from their home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance power electronic converters (e.g., AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC) for various applications.


• Conduct circuit design, simulation (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink), and analysis of power electronic topologies.


• Select and evaluate power semiconductor devices, passive components, and control strategies.


• Lead the design process from concept through to prototyping, testing, and production support.


• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges in power electronic systems.


• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and technical rigor in a remote setting.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Electronics.


• Minimum of 8 years of industry experience in the design and development of power electronic systems.


• Deep understanding of power semiconductor devices, magnetic components, and control theory for power converters.


• Proficiency in simulation tools and schematic capture software.


• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and validation methodologies.


• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong leadership skills, effective in a remote collaborative environment.

Benefits

• A leading salary package commensurate with experience and expertise.


• The flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote work position.


• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking technologies and shape the future of power electronics.


• Access to advanced simulation and design tools.


• Supportive and collaborative virtual team environment focused on pushing technological boundaries.