Senior Power Electronics & Controls Design Engineer
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Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Polokwane to lead the design and validation of power electronic converters and control systems for advanced industrial machinery.
You will develop schematics, PCB layouts, and embedded firmware concepts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable products. A strong background in power electronics and motor drives is required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with Power Electronics or Control Systems specialization.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in design and development of power electronic circuits and control systems.
- Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and LTSpice for simulations.
- Experience with embedded systems, ARM/PIC microcontrollers and firmware concepts.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop power electronic converters (AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC) for industrial applications.
- Develop and implement control algorithms for motor control, power factor correction, and energy management.
- Create detailed electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and system architectures.
- Select power semiconductor devices and microcontrollers for optimal performance.
- Conduct simulations (SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink) to validate designs.
- Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation to meet specs and reliability.
- Collaborate with mechanical, software, and firmware engineers for integration.
- Troubleshoot and resolve design issues during development and testing.
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Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Polokwane to lead the design and validation of power electronic converters and control systems for advanced industrial machinery.
You will develop schematics, PCB layouts, and embedded firmware concepts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable products. A strong background in power electronics and motor drives is required.
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