Power Electronics Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES025463/SV

Date posted:

Friday, April 17, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Design real, highâpower electronics used in gridâconnected solar, battery, and industrial systems.
This role is for engineers who build products that operate at scale—not on paper.

POSITION INFO:
A specialised power electronics and energy systems business is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to work on the development and support of highâpower conversion products used in utilityâscale renewable energy and industrial applications.
This role is handsâon and productâfocused, suited to an engineer who understands gridâconnected power conversion, battery energy storage, and industrial motor control, and who is comfortable working in complex, regulated environments.

Education:

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, 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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Specialist Recruitment Consultant- Engineering

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