Senior Power Electronics Engineer Renewable Grid Inverters

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer in Randburg, Gauteng to lead R&D on high‑efficiency power electronic systems for utility‑scale solar, wind, and energy storage. You will design, simulate, and validate inverters and DC‑DC converters with a focus on reliability and grid compliance.

You will mentor engineers and collaborate with mechanical and thermal teams to deliver robust solutions. Strong experience with SiC/GaN devices and EMI/EMC is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering with Power Electronics specialization.
• 8+ years hands-on experience designing high‑power power electronic converters.
• Proven grid‑tied inverter design experience for solar/wind energy.
• Experience with SPICE-like tools and MATLAB/Simulink; schematic capture knowledge.
• Strong control theory, DSP, and embedded programming (C/C++).
• Knowledge of SiC/GaN devices and EMI/EMC considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of state-of-the-art power electronic systems for renewables.
• Perform circuit design, simulation, and analysis of topologies.
• Select components based on performance, cost, and reliability.
• Develop control algorithms and firmware for converters for grid compliance.
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation in lab and field.
• Collaborate with mechanical/thermal teams for robust integration.
• Analyze field data and drive design improvements.
• Stay updated on SiC/GaN, converter topologies, and control strategies.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth.
• Ensure designs meet IEC/UL safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Power electronics design

Circuit analysis

Control theory

Embedded programming

Team mentoring

Problem-solving

Education

Master's/PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSpice

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer in Randburg, Gauteng to lead R&D on high‑efficiency power electronic systems for utility‑scale solar, wind, and energy storage. You will design, simulate, and validate inverters and DC‑DC converters with a focus on reliability and grid compliance.

You will mentor engineers and collaborate with mechanical and thermal teams to deliver robust solutions. Strong experience with SiC/GaN devices and EMI/EMC is essential.