Senior Power Electronics Engineer — Remote R&D Innovator

Placements24

Soweto

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

34 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work arrangement

Health insurance

Annual bonus

Professional development

State-of-the-art technology exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to join our remote R&D team from Soweto, Gauteng. You will design, simulate, and validate converters for renewable energy, EVs, and high-efficiency power supplies while applying EMC and thermal considerations.

The role requires a Master’s/PhD in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of experience, proficiency in PLECS/PSIM/MATLAB-Simulink, and strong embedded C/C++ skills. Collaborative, remote-friendly environment offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Design, simulate, and develop power electronic converters for various applications.
Select appropriate power semiconductor devices and passive components.
Develop and implement control algorithms for power converters using DSPs or microcontrollers.
Conduct detailed simulations using PLECS, PSIM, or LTSpice.
Design gate driver circuits and snubber circuits for reliability.
Perform thermal analysis and management for power electronics systems.
Define test plans and conduct experimental validation of designs.
Troubleshoot hardware and firmware issues.
Collaborate with PCB layout engineers to ensure robust board designs.
Ensure designs meet EMC and safety standards.
Contribute to patent applications and technical publications.