Power Electronics Hardware Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES022845/Phind

Date posted:

Friday, September 5, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you the kind of engineer who geeks out over converters, inverters, and motor drives? Do you want your designs to power the future of sustainable energy, e-mobility, and high-efficiency systems?

POSITION INFO:
Our client is on the hunt for a Power Electronics Hardware Engineer who’s ready to take innovation from concept to reality. If you live and breathe circuits, components, and cutting-edge tech, this role is your chance to shine.
ð§ What You’ll Be Doing

Designing and testing advanced power electronic circuits (DC-DC converters, inverters, motor drives).
Selecting and optimizing components (IGBTs, MOSFETs, gate drivers, transformers, capacitors).
Performing schematic capture, PCB layout, and DFM (design for manufacturability).
Collaborating with Embedded, Mechanical, and Systems Engineers on integrated solutions.
Running simulations (SPICE, LTspice, PLECS) to perfect your designs.
Debugging, testing, and validating prototypes in the lab.
Ensuring designs comply with safety and EMC standards.

ð§ What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or similar).
3+ years of hands-on experience in power electronics hardware development.
Strong grasp of semiconductors & magnetics.
Experience with simulation tools and lab debugging instruments (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, etc.).
Familiarity with thermal + EMI/EMC considerations in power design.
A problem-solver with sharp attention to detail.

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