Senior Power Electronics Engineer – On-site Upington Lead

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional growth

Conference participation

Access to cutting-edge lab facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer for our Upington R&D team to design, develop, and optimize high-performance power converters for renewable energy, EVs, and industrial power supplies.

The role requires a Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics) and at least 7 years of hands-on experience in circuit design, simulation, testing, and EMC. It is an on-site, full-time position in Upington, Northern Cape.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Electronics.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in power electronics design and development.
• In-depth knowledge of power converter topologies, control methods, and EMC.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced power electronic converters (DC-DC, DC-AC, AC-DC).
• Conduct detailed circuit simulations and analyses using industry-standard software (SPICE, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Select appropriate power semiconductor devices (MOSFETs, IGBTs, SiC, GaN) and passive components.
• Design control strategies for power converters to achieve desired performance characteristics.
• Develop and execute test plans for prototype validation and performance verification.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex design and performance issues.
• Collaborate with PCB layout engineers to ensure optimal board design for power electronics.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in power electronics technology and market trends.
• Document designs, test results, and technical specifications meticulously.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team's technical growth.

Skills

Power electronics design

Circuit simulation

Lab testing

EMC knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics)

Tools

SPICE

PLECS

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer for our Upington R&D team to design, develop, and optimize high-performance power converters for renewable energy, EVs, and industrial power supplies.

The role requires a Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics) and at least 7 years of hands-on experience in circuit design, simulation, testing, and EMC. It is an on-site, full-time position in Upington, Northern Cape.