Senior Power Electronics Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,994,000 - 2,991,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Home office stipend

Equipment provided

Flexible remote schedule

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer to join a fully remote global engineering team. You will design, develop, and test high‑efficiency power electronic converters for EVs, renewables, and industrial power supplies, and mentor junior engineers.

You will use SPICE, PLECS, LTspice, and PSIM; lead control algorithms, magnetics design, and PCB layout considerations, while staying ahead of semiconductor advances. A Master's or Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Electronics.
• 7+ years of experience in designing power electronic converters.
• Strong knowledge of power semiconductor devices (MOSFET, IGBT, SiC, GaN).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-power AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC converters.
• Perform detailed circuit analysis, simulations (SPICE, PLECS, LTspice).
• Develop and implement control algorithms for power electronic systems.
• Design magnetic components (inductors, transformers) for power conversion.
• Oversee PCB layout considerations for power electronics designs.
• Conduct design reviews, testing, and validation of prototypes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design and performance issues.
• Stay abreast of advancements in power semiconductor devices.

Skills

Digital control techniques

Power electronics design

Simulation & modelling

Team mentorship

Independent work

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics)

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics)

Tools

SPICE

PSpice

LTspice

PLECS

PSIM

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer to join a fully remote global engineering team. You will design, develop, and test high‑efficiency power electronic converters for EVs, renewables, and industrial power supplies, and mentor junior engineers.

You will use SPICE, PLECS, LTspice, and PSIM; lead control algorithms, magnetics design, and PCB layout considerations, while staying ahead of semiconductor advances. A Master's or Ph.D.