Power Electronic Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES026104/SV

Date posted:

Monday, May 18, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:

Design and build highâpower electronic systems for grid-connected solar, battery, and industrial applications. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role centred on creating robust, scalable solutions that perform reliably in real-world conditions.

POSITION INFO:

A specialised power electronics and energy systems environment is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to support the development, validation, and technical delivery of highâpower conversion solutions for utilityâscale renewable energy and industrial applications. This is a handsâon, product-focused role suited to an engineer with strong expertise in grid-connected power conversion, battery energy storage, and industrial motor control, who is comfortable working with real equipment in complex, safety-critical, and highly regulated environments.

Education & Skills:

BEng / BSc in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
3+ years’ experience in power electronics design or product support
Strong understanding of mediumâ to highâpower conversion systems
Experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, LTspice, or PSpice
Practical experience with testing and troubleshooting power electronic hardware
Solid understanding of thermal management, EMC, and protection schemes

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Design and development of highâpower converters and inverters for renewable energy and energy storage systems
Support the lifecycle of gridâconnected solar PV inverters, battery converters, and related power electronics products
Develop and review power stage designs, including DC/DC, DC/AC, and AC/AC topologies
Selection and validation of power semiconductor devices (IGBTs, MOSFETs, and SiC)
Perform circuit simulation, control loop analysis, and performance optimisation
Support factory and site testing, commissioning, and fault investigation
Work closely with control, systems, and commissioning engineers
Ensure compliance with electrical standards and gridâcode requirements

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Shaleen van Staden
Specialist Recruitment Consultant- Engineering

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